US Bridges

Union Street over North Branch Cass River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · 0.1 Mile East of M-19 · Structure no. 000000000003683

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over North Branch Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Street over North Branch Cass 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesNorth Branch Cass River
Location0.1 Mile East of M-19
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.70892, -82.93679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2010)
Projected traffic620 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Union Street over North Branch Cass River built?

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

What condition is Union Street over North Branch Cass River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Union Street over North Branch Cass River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over North Branch Cass River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over North Branch Cass River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.