US Bridges

Willow Road over Swan Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Huron T W/Waltz · Structure no. 000000000011983

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,951
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Road over Swan Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2015. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow Road
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationHuron T W/Waltz
RouteCounty Highway 8206
Coordinates42.1154, -83.40526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,951 (1997)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Willow Road over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Road over Swan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Road over Swan Creek carry?

About 3,951 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Road over Swan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Road over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.