US Bridges

Suder Road over Halfway Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Lotus Road · Structure no. 000000000007341

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,362
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suder Road over Halfway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Suder Road over Halfway Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,362 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSuder Road
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Lotus Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.73731, -83.49028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2017)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Suder Road over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suder Road over Halfway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Suder Road over Halfway Creek carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Suder Road over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Suder Road over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.