Day Road over Saline River
PoorClosed to trafficMonroe County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Bunce Road · Structure no. 000000000007368
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Day Road over Saline River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Day Road over Saline River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Day Road over Saline River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Day Road over Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Day Road over Saline River carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Day Road over Saline River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Day Road over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.