US Bridges

Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Huron/Monroe CO W/I-275 · Structure no. 000000000011985

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,284
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 8,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,015 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOakville-Waltz RD
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationHuron/Monroe CO W/I-275
RouteCounty Highway 8202
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09384, -83.38392
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,284 (1997)
Projected traffic10,015 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Oakville-Waltz RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek carry?

About 8,284 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Oakville-Waltz RD over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.