Streicher Road over Smith Creek
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Brntwnw/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012250
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Streicher Road over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Streicher Road over Smith Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Streicher Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Streicher Road over Smith Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Streicher Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Streicher Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Streicher Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.