US Bridges

Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 22-27 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000009519

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,590
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGalbraith Line RD
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 22-27 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7406
Coordinates43.1914, -82.69797
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2010)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galbraith Line RD over Black 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Galbraith Line RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.