US Bridges

US-24 over Silver Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 1.3 MI NE of Monroe Col · Structure no. 000000000011273

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,486
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23,486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,158 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Monroe Col
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.11233, -83.28322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,486 (2007)
Projected traffic27,158 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Silver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 over Silver Creek carry?

About 23,486 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US-24 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.