Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 9-16 Elk Twp · Structure no. 000000000009597
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Stilson Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.