US Bridges

Vivian RD over Sandy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Hurd RD · Structure no. 000000000007273

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vivian RD over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vivian RD over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,036 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVivian RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Hurd RD
RouteCounty Highway 2016
Coordinates41.94676, -83.36786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,120 (2016)
Projected traffic7,036 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vivian RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Vivian RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Vivian RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vivian RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vivian RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.