Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp Creek
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 3.95 MI N of M 50 · Structure no. 000000000007257
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,766
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp 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 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 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,181 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp 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 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp Creek carry?
About 2,766 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ann Arbor Road over Bear Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.