Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 9-16 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000009650
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Road over Elk Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.