US Bridges

Staebler Road over Honey Creek

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Scio Twp Sec 20 · Structure no. 000000000013260

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staebler Road over Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Staebler Road over Honey Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStaebler Road
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationScio Twp Sec 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28635, -83.85804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2006)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Staebler Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staebler Road over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Staebler Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Staebler Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Staebler Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.