US Bridges

Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 25-36 Wheatland Twp · Structure no. 000000000009540

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,630
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,360 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeckerville Road
CrossesBlack River I/C Drain
LocationSec 25-36 Wheatland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7470
Coordinates43.52571, -82.76836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2010)
Projected traffic8,360 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deckerville 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Deckerville Road over Black River I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.