US Bridges

Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Ostrander RD · Structure no. 000000000007256

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,378
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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 2,378 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAnn Arbor Road
CrossesNorth Macon Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Ostrander RD
RouteCounty Highway 5817
Coordinates42.02254, -83.67422
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,378 (2017)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ann Arbor Road over North Macon 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 Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek carry?

About 2,378 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ann Arbor Road over North Macon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.