US Bridges

Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 4.2 MI E of US 25 · Structure no. 000000000007243

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLaplaisance Road
CrossesWoodchuck Creek
Location4.2 MI E of US 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.85799, -83.39641
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic403 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Laplaisance Road over Woodchuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.