US Bridges

Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 13-14 Evergreen Twp · Structure no. 000000000009553

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGermania Road
CrossesMiddle Br Cass River
LocationSec 13-14 Evergreen Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7419
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.55018, -83.01547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2010)
Projected traffic930 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 Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Germania Road over Middle Br Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.