Pence HWY over Bear Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Fike RD · Structure no. 000000000005677
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pence HWY over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pence HWY over Bear Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pence HWY over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pence HWY over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Pence HWY over Bear Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pence HWY over Bear Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pence HWY over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.