Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 30-31 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000009647
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Applegate Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.