US Bridges

North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 3.0 MI NE of I-75 · Structure no. 000000000007276

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,388
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 9,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,796 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorth Dixie HWY
CrossesStony Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 2016
Coordinates41.9487, -83.30964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,388 (2017)
Projected traffic10,796 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is North Dixie HWY over Stony 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek carry?

About 9,388 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns North Dixie HWY over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.