US Bridges

Strasburg Road over Otter Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1 MI N of Yargerville RD · Structure no. 000000000007240

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
965
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg Road over Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Strasburg Road over Otter Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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 5 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1 MI N of Yargerville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.8818, -83.51316
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
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 Strasburg Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Strasburg Road over Otter Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strasburg Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Strasburg Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.