US Bridges

Arkona RD over Stonycreek

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 28 33 · Structure no. 000000000011055

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkona RD over Stonycreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arkona RD over Stonycreek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2023. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArkona RD
CrossesStonycreek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 28 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09896, -83.60455
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2003)
Projected traffic200 by 2023
Trucks10%
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkona RD over Stonycreek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Arkona RD over Stonycreek 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 Arkona RD over Stonycreek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arkona RD over Stonycreek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Arkona RD over Stonycreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.