US Bridges

Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Scio Twp Section 6 · Structure no. 000000000010992

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,086
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 18,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,023 by 2026. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDexter Main Street
CrossesMill Creek
LocationScio Twp Section 6
RouteCounty Highway 8137
Coordinates42.33896, -83.89064
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,086 (2004)
Projected traffic30,023 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter Main Street over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 18,086 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter Main Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.