US Bridges

US-24 over Little Swan Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 4.2 MI SW of Wayne Col · Structure no. 000000000007131

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,923
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Little Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 over Little Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 103 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,923 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,658 by 2018. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Wayne Col
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.03973, -83.33201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,923 (2007)
Projected traffic12,658 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US-24 over Little Swan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 10,923 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.