Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Lima Twp Sec 8 · Structure no. 000000000010987
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,320
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,996 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek carry?
About 3,320 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Dexter-Chelsea RD over Letts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.