Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 645 E of Market ST · Structure no. 000000000005721
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mechanic Steet 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mechanic Steet over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.