US Bridges

Jackson ST over Bean Creek

FairPosted for load

Lenawee County, Michigan · 325 E of Market ST · Structure no. 000000000005722

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson ST over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson ST
CrossesBean Creek
Location325 E of Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85743, -84.35254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jackson ST over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST over Bean 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over Bean Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST over Bean Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.