US Bridges

US-24 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.1 MI SW of M-125 Jnct · Structure no. 000000000007125

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,282
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,282 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,795 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of M-125 Jnct
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.96724, -83.38382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,282 (2007)
Projected traffic15,795 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 18,282 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US-24 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.