US Bridges

E Main Street over Silver Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.34 MI East of M-156 · Structure no. 000000000005724

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main Street over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main Street over Silver Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Main Street
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.34 MI East of M-156
RouteCity Street 604
Coordinates41.71835, -84.20501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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 E Main Street over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main Street over Silver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Main Street over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Main Street over Silver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns E Main Street over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.