Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 33 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000009528
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain 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 Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Marlette Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.