US Bridges

US-10 WB over Sanford Lake

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI NW of M-30 · Structure no. 000000000006904

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,893
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 WB over Sanford Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 WB over Sanford Lake in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,350 by 2028. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-10 WB
CrossesSanford Lake
Location0.2 MI NW of M-30
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.68423, -84.37177
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,893 (2007)
Projected traffic12,350 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-10 WB over Sanford Lake built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 WB over Sanford Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 WB over Sanford Lake carry?

About 7,893 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-10 WB over Sanford Lake?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 WB over Sanford Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.