US Bridges

Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway

FairClosed to traffic

Branch County, Michigan · Union Twp Sec 23 · Structure no. 000000000001177

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway is a wood or timber slab carrying Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStancer Road
CrossesStancer Dam Spillway
LocationUnion Twp Sec 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02153, -85.09109
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic150 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stancer Road over Stancer Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.