US Bridges

US-24 over Plum Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.0 MI SW of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007123

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,875
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-24 over Plum Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,875 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2018. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of M-50
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.90521, -83.42548
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,875 (2007)
Projected traffic21,861 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Plum 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 August 2023.

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

About 17,875 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.