US Bridges

Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 13-14 Greenleaf Twp · Structure no. 000000000009556

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv is a steel culvert carrying Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGermania Road
CrossesS Fork of N Br Cass Riv
LocationSec 13-14 Greenleaf Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7419
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.6489, -83.01764
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic522 (2009)
Projected traffic940 by 2029
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 S Fork of N Br Cass Riv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv 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 S Fork of N Br Cass Riv carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Germania Road over S Fork of N Br Cass Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.