US Bridges

Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River

FairPosted for load

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 14-15 Evergreen Twp · Structure no. 000000000009613

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 120 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLeslie Road
CrossesMiddle Br Cass River
LocationSec 14-15 Evergreen Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.548, -83.03489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic290 by 2030
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 Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River 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 June 2024.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Leslie Road over Middle Br Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.