US Bridges

M-19 over Elk Creek

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · 6.6 MI S of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000009465

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,553
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-19 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-19 over Elk 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 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 4,553 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2018. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-19
CrossesElk Creek
Location6.6 MI S of M-46
RouteState Highway 19
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.32638, -82.82195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,553 (2007)
Projected traffic6,147 by 2018
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-19 over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is M-19 over Elk Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-19 over Elk Creek carry?

About 4,553 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-19 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-19 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.