Lima Center Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Lima Twp Sec 33 & 34 · Structure no. 000000000011019
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lima Center Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lima Center Road over Mill Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 84 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2023. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lima Center Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Lima Center Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Lima Center Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lima Center Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lima Center Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.