US Bridges

Sasse Road over Flemming Drain

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Laporte RD · Structure no. 000000000006958

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,507
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sasse Road over Flemming Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sasse Road over Flemming Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2019. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSasse Road
CrossesFlemming Drain
Location0.2 MI S of Laporte RD
RouteCounty Highway 5679
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.49303, -84.22981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (1999)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2019
Trucks5%
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 Sasse Road over Flemming Drain built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sasse Road over Flemming Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sasse Road over Flemming Drain carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sasse Road over Flemming Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sasse Road over Flemming Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.