US Bridges

Custer Road over Fye Drain

Poor

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Custer Twp · Structure no. 000000000009582

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Road over Fye Drain is a steel culvert carrying Custer Road over Fye Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Road
CrossesFye Drain
LocationSec 23-26 Custer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45169, -82.77773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2010)
Projected traffic325 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 Custer Road over Fye Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer Road over Fye Drain 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 Custer Road over Fye Drain carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Custer Road over Fye Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Custer Road over Fye Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.