US Bridges

Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N 1 MI E of Durand · Structure no. 000000000009871

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonroe RD
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI N 1 MI E of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9184, -83.96598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2016)
Projected traffic539 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe RD over Three Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.