Snell Road over Saline River
PoorMonroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Plank Road · Structure no. 000000000007370
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snell Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snell Road over Saline River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snell Road over Saline River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Snell Road over Saline River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Snell Road over Saline River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Snell Road over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.