US Bridges

Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI NE of Hull Road · Structure no. 000000000007388

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,771 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbain Road
CrossesLaplaisance Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Hull Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.87579, -83.39804
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2014)
Projected traffic2,771 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albain Road over Laplaisance 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 Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Albain Road over Laplaisance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.