Black River Road over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 17-18 Worth Twp · Structure no. 000000000009557
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black River Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black River Road over Black Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 919 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black River Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Black River Road over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Black River Road over Black Creek carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Black River Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Black River Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.