US Bridges

Labo Road over Swan Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Swan Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000007305

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Labo Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Labo Road over Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2014. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesLabo Road
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Swan Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02233, -83.30269
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic24 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Labo Road over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Labo Road over Swan 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 Labo Road over Swan Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Labo Road over Swan Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Labo Road over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.