US Bridges

Geddes Road over Fleming Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ann Arbor Twp Sec 25 · Structure no. 000000000010976

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,439
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geddes Road over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geddes Road over Fleming Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,853 by 2026. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGeddes Road
CrossesFleming Creek
LocationAnn Arbor Twp Sec 25
RouteCounty Highway 2006
Coordinates42.27436, -83.66731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,439 (2006)
Projected traffic18,853 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geddes Road over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geddes Road over Fleming 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 2023.

How much traffic does Geddes Road over Fleming Creek carry?

About 10,439 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Geddes Road over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Geddes Road over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.