Bennington Road over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 4 Miles NE of Laingsburg · Structure no. 000000000009790
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,026
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennington Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennington Road over Bear Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,252 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Bennington Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennington Road over Bear Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bennington Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bennington Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bennington Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.