Bemis over Paint Creek
PoorWashtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000011033
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 449
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bemis over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bemis over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.
It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bemis over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bemis over Paint 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bemis over Paint Creek carry?
About 449 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bemis over Paint Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bemis over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.