US Bridges

Whittaker Road over Paint Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 28 · Structure no. 000000000011005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,389
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittaker Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittaker Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,389 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,569 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhittaker Road
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationYpsilanti Twp Sec 28
RouteCounty Highway 8189
Coordinates42.19028, -83.61067
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,389 (2006)
Projected traffic20,569 by 2026
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Whittaker Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittaker 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whittaker Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 11,389 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Whittaker Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Whittaker Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.