US Bridges

Downington Road over Cherry Creek

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 33 Forester Twp · Structure no. 000000000009620

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downington Road over Cherry Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Downington Road over Cherry Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesDownington Road
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationSec 33 Forester Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51707, -82.5741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed124.9 mi (201 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 Downington Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downington Road over Cherry Creek 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 Downington Road over Cherry Creek carry?

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

How long is Downington Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Downington Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.