French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 19-30 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000009532
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 958
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 37 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is French Line 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 French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 958 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns French Line Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.