US Bridges

North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · .05 MI N of Swan Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000007278

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 83 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Dixie HWY
CrossesSwan Creek
Location.05 MI N of Swan Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 5885
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.99514, -83.28574
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is North Dixie HWY over Swan 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 2023.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North Dixie HWY over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.