Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Michigan · 0.55 MI N of Ready Road · Structure no. 000000000007313
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweitzer 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sweitzer Road over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.