Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 7.6 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 000000000007299
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,730
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 99 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,139 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Grafton Road over N Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek carry?
About 2,730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Grafton Road over N Branch Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.