US Bridges

Waldo RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Sharon Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000011040

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldo RD over Mill Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 6 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWaldo RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSharon Twp Sec 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.24763, -84.02944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2005)
Projected traffic278 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldo RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Waldo RD 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 Waldo RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waldo RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.