US Bridges

Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 2 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000005827

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett Lake Road
CrossesNorth Ore Creek
LocationSec 2 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4794
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77586, -83.83334
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2015)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Lake Road over North Ore 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Lake Road over North Ore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.