US Bridges

Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain

FairPosted for load

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 14 Flynn Twp · Structure no. 000000000009618

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSetter Road
CrossesSetter I/C Drain
LocationSec 14 Flynn Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29148, -82.91394
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic215 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Setter Road over Setter I/C 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Setter Road over Setter I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.