US Bridges

Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 20 & 21 · Structure no. 000000000011002

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,334 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Creek Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationYpsilanti Twp Sec 20 & 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.20601, -83.62102
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2018)
Projected traffic13,334 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Creek Road over Paint 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Stony Creek Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.