US Bridges

Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 33 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000009653

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 years old, older 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 400 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Road
CrossesBeals & Frizzle Drain
LocationSec 33 Watertown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.34587, -82.81596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle 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 Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Beals & Frizzle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.