Church Road over Black River I/C Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 4-5 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000009652
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Road over Black River I/C Drain built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church 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 Church Road over Black River I/C Drain carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Church Road over Black River I/C Drain?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Church Road over Black River I/C Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.