US Bridges

Sass Road over Fish Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of 23 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006312

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sass Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sass Road over Fish Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,589 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSass Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.5 MI North of 23 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68219, -82.78743
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2011)
Projected traffic3,589 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sass Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sass Road over Fish Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sass Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sass Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sass Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.