Maxwell Road over Swan Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMonroe County, Michigan · 0.4 Mi. S. of Newburg Rd. · Structure no. 000000000007311
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maxwell Road over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxwell Road over Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxwell Road over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maxwell Road over Swan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Maxwell Road over Swan Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Maxwell Road over Swan Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Maxwell Road over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.