Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 34-35 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000009656
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cash Road over Elk Creek 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cash 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 Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cash Road over Elk Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.