US Bridges

Willow Road over Paint Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 22 & 27 · Structure no. 000000000010961

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,340
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw 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 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,032 by 2023. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 22 & 27
RouteCounty Highway 8110
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.11401, -83.58051
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2003)
Projected traffic6,032 by 2023
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Road over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is Willow Road over Paint 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Willow Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.