US Bridges

Montgomery Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 13 Marlette Twp · Structure no. 000000000009641

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montgomery Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 13 Marlette Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28491, -83.0024
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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2036
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 Montgomery Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery 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 April 2024.

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

About 265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.