US Bridges

Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.13 MI E of Jeffs Road · Structure no. 000000000007397

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2020. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Road
CrossesOttawa Lake Outlet
Location0.13 MI E of Jeffs Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.74063, -83.68233
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2000)
Projected traffic665 by 2020
Trucks3%
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 Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Section Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.