US Bridges

Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.

Good

Lake County, Michigan · 1 Mile East of Chase · Structure no. 000000000005287

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. is a wood or timber slab carrying Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddler Road
CrossesM Br Pere Marquette Riv.
Location1 Mile East of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.88271, -85.6223
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Saddler Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.