US Bridges

Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn.

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 12 Goodland Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005425

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn. in Lapeer 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 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCade Road
CrossesNorth Br. Mill Creek Dn.
LocationSec. 12 Goodland Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12886, -82.99457
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic155 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn. carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cade Road over North Br. Mill Creek Dn.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.