US Bridges

Center Street over Sebewaing River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000003682

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Sebewaing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Sebewaing River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2020. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Street
CrossesSebewaing River
Location0.25 MI W of M-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.73341, -83.451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2009)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2020
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Center Street over Sebewaing River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Sebewaing River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Sebewaing River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Sebewaing River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Sebewaing River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.