US Bridges

Fort Road over Cass River

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Gabel Road · Structure no. 000000000009265

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,801
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Road over Cass River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,041 by 2027. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFort Road
CrossesCass River
Location0.3 MI N of Gabel Road
RouteCounty Highway 7375
Coordinates43.34887, -83.88367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2017)
Projected traffic5,041 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Road over Cass River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Road over Cass River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Road over Cass River carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Road over Cass River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Road over Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.