US Bridges

M-25 over Mill Creek

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · 3.5 MI S of M-90 · Structure no. 000000000009481

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,775
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-25 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-25 over Mill Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,575 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-25
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.5 MI S of M-90
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.22138, -82.52822
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,775 (2013)
Projected traffic8,575 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-25 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-25 over Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-25 over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,775 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-25 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns M-25 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.