US Bridges

M-125 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 2.3 MI S of US-24 · Structure no. 000000000007141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,211
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-125 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-125 over Little Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 14,211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,355 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-125
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2.3 MI S of US-24
RouteState Highway 125
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94887, -83.38263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,211 (2007)
Projected traffic16,355 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M-125 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-125 over Little Sandy 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 M-125 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 14,211 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-125 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns M-125 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.