Mentel RD over Stony Creek
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Nadeau RD · Structure no. 000000000007274
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,047
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mentel RD over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mentel RD over Stony Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mentel RD over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Mentel RD over Stony 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mentel RD over Stony Creek carry?
About 1,047 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mentel RD over Stony Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mentel RD over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.