US Bridges

US-24 over Indian Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000007115

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,702
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 100 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,138 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5 MI N Ohio State Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.73766, -83.54724
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,702 (2007)
Projected traffic11,138 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-24 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is US-24 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,702 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns US-24 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.