US Bridges

Lewis Ave over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of Sterns Road · Structure no. 000000000013387

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,430
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Ave over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lewis Ave over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 12,430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,291 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Sterns Road
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.74599, -83.56758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,430 (2012)
Projected traffic14,291 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lewis Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Ave over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 12,430 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lewis Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.