US Bridges

Germania Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 1-2 Lamotte Twp · Structure no. 000000000009552

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germania Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germania 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2034. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGermania Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 1-2 Lamotte Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7419
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.49459, -83.01226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2014)
Projected traffic790 by 2034
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 Germania 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 Germania Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 437 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.