Plank RD over Hazen Creek
GoodPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Benner HWY · Structure no. 000000000005703
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank RD over Hazen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plank RD over Hazen Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank RD over Hazen Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank RD over Hazen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Plank RD over Hazen Creek carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Plank RD over Hazen Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Plank RD over Hazen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.