Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 16 Elk Twp · Structure no. 000000000009601
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Paldi Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.