Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI North of Horton RD · Structure no. 000000000005710
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 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 Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Tuttle HWY over Bear Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.