US Bridges

Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Morey HWY · Structure no. 000000000005706

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRidgeville RD
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Morey HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.75508, -84.23198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeville RD over Bean 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeville RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.