US Bridges

Seitz Drive over Luick Creek

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Washtenaw County, Michigan · Lima Twp Sec 16 · Structure no. 000000000011024

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seitz Drive over Luick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Seitz Drive over Luick Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2023. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSeitz Drive
CrossesLuick Creek
LocationLima Twp Sec 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29918, -83.96113
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2003)
Projected traffic280 by 2023
Trucks7%
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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seitz Drive over Luick Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seitz Drive over Luick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Seitz Drive over Luick Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seitz Drive over Luick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seitz Drive over Luick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.