US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Superior Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000011032

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,941
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,505 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesFleming Creek
LocationSuperior Twp Sec 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30824, -83.6561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2005)
Projected traffic3,505 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.