Snover Road over Middle Br Drain
PoorSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 14-23 Moore Twp · Structure no. 000000000009536
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snover Road over Middle Br Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snover Road over Middle Br Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snover Road over Middle Br Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snover Road over Middle Br Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Snover Road over Middle Br Drain carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Snover Road over Middle Br Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Snover Road over Middle Br Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.