US Bridges

Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of S Stony CR RD · Structure no. 000000000007354

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFinzel Road
CrossesStony Creek Overflow
Location0.1 MI N of S Stony CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02941, -83.44053
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Finzel Road over Stony Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.