US Bridges

Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.12 MI E of Raisinville · Structure no. 000000000007266

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,160
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Bush Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.12 MI E of Raisinville
RouteCounty Highway 5845
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9758, -83.44273
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,160 (2017)
Projected traffic5,933 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy 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 Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blue Bush Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.