US Bridges

Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

Poor

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 18-19 Moore Twp · Structure no. 000000000009535

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnover Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 18-19 Moore Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7460
Coordinates43.46086, -82.98464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2016)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Snover Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.