Fox Road over Sauk River
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Quincy Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000001175
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox Road over Sauk River is a steel culvert carrying Fox Road over Sauk River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox Road over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fox Road over Sauk River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fox Road over Sauk River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fox Road over Sauk River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Fox Road over Sauk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.