US Bridges

Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 15-16 Evergreen Twp · Structure no. 000000000009614

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2010. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDecker Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 15-16 Evergreen Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.54871, -83.0549
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1996)
Projected traffic150 by 2010
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 Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Decker Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.