US Bridges

Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.15 MI SW of Cass Ave · Structure no. 000000000008261

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 552 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesSanderson Ave
CrossesAugusta Drain
Location0.15 MI SW of Cass Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64128, -83.30171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic552 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain 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 Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Ave over Augusta Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.