US Bridges

Arkona Road over Sugarcreek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 29 & 32 · Structure no. 000000000011054

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkona Road over Sugarcreek is a wood or timber slab carrying Arkona Road over Sugarcreek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArkona Road
CrossesSugarcreek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 29 & 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09874, -83.62712
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic200 by 2023
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkona Road over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Arkona Road over Sugarcreek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Arkona Road over Sugarcreek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arkona Road over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Arkona Road over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.