North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 0.05 MI S of Hurd RD · Structure no. 000000000007275
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,338
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,338 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,039 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Dixie HWY over Sandy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek carry?
About 11,338 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns North Dixie HWY over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.