US Bridges

Mohart over North Macon Creek

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Saline Twp Sec 35 & 36 · Structure no. 000000000011047

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohart over North Macon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mohart over North Macon Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 69 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 3 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2023. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMohart
CrossesNorth Macon Creek
LocationSaline Twp Sec 35 & 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09525, -83.79411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2003)
Projected traffic150 by 2023
Trucks0%
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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohart over North Macon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Mohart over North Macon 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 Mohart over North Macon Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Mohart over North Macon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mohart over North Macon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.