Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 12-13 Custer Twp · Structure no. 000000000009537
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forester Road over Black River I/C 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Forester Road over Black River I/C Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.