US Bridges

Germania Road over N Br Cass River

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 11-12 Greenleaf Twp · Structure no. 000000000009555

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germania Road over N Br Cass River is a steel culvert carrying Germania Road over N Br Cass River in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGermania Road
CrossesN Br Cass River
LocationSec 11-12 Greenleaf Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7419
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65989, -83.01771
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2002)
Projected traffic880 by 2019
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 N Br Cass River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germania Road over N 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 N Br Cass River carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Germania Road over N Br Cass River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Germania Road over N Br Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.