Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 3.95 MI N of M 50 · Structure no. 000000000007251
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dennison RD over Bear Swamp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dennison RD over Bear Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.