US Bridges

Dehmel Road over Cass River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Curtis Road · Structure no. 000000000009341

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
564 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,919
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dehmel Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dehmel Road over Cass River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2017. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDehmel Road
CrossesCass River
Location0.5 MI N of Curtis Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.3282, -83.7582
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2007)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dehmel Road over Cass River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dehmel Road over Cass River 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 Dehmel Road over Cass River carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dehmel Road over Cass River?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dehmel Road over Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.