Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 10-15 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000009651
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Washington Road over Black River I/C 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 Black River I/C Drain carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over Black River I/C Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.