US Bridges

M-90 over E Br Mills Creek

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · 7.5 MI E of M-19 · Structure no. 000000000009457

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,001
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-90 over E Br Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-90 over E Br Mills Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,597 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-90
CrossesE Br Mills Creek
Location7.5 MI E of M-19
RouteState Highway 90
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.26293, -82.65938
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2007)
Projected traffic4,597 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-90 over E Br Mills Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-90 over E Br Mills Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-90 over E Br Mills Creek carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-90 over E Br Mills Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns M-90 over E Br Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.