US Bridges

Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 19-20 Argyle Twp · Structure no. 000000000009566

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesMiddle Br Cass River Drn
LocationSec 19-20 Argyle Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.54492, -82.9748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River 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 April 2024.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Road over Middle Br Cass River Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.