US Bridges

Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Indian Trail · Structure no. 000000000007312

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSweitzer Road
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Indian Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.04125, -83.34594
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2008)
Projected traffic80 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweitzer Road over Little 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 Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Sweitzer Road over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.