US Bridges

Mushroom Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 1-12 Lamotte Twp · Structure no. 000000000009633

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mushroom Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mushroom Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMushroom Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 1-12 Lamotte Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48962, -82.99537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic280 by 2030
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 Mushroom Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mushroom Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.