US Bridges

Sumpterroad over Stony Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · .25 MI N of S.Stony CR RD · Structure no. 000000000007287

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumpterroad over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sumpterroad over Stony Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, 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 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSumpterroad
CrossesStony Creek
Location.25 MI N of S.Stony CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 5849
Coordinates42.03799, -83.47539
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2017)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Sumpterroad over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Sumpterroad 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 Sumpterroad over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sumpterroad over Stony Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sumpterroad over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.