S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain
PoorMonroe County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Strasburg RD · Structure no. 000000000007364
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 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.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S Otter Creek Road over Lockwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.