Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain
PoorSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 10-15 Wheatland Twp · Structure no. 000000000009661
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Richmondville Road over Black River I/C Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.