US Bridges

US-24 over Stony Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI NE of JCT M-125 · Structure no. 000000000007130

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 over Stony Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,650 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT M-125
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.98178, -83.3716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2014)
Projected traffic22,650 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.