Willis Road over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 3 & 10 · Structure no. 000000000010968
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,209
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willis Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willis Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 101 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 6,209 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2023. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willis Road over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Willis Road over Paint 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Willis Road over Paint Creek carry?
About 6,209 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Willis Road over Paint Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Willis Road over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.