Merritt RD over Paint Creek
PoorWashtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 28 & 33 · Structure no. 000000000011035
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt RD over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merritt RD over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt RD over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merritt RD 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Merritt RD over Paint Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merritt RD over Paint Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt RD over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.