Cass City Road over Southgate Drain
PoorPosted for loadTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 19-30 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010537
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cass City Road over Southgate Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass City Road over Southgate Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cass City Road over Southgate Drain built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cass City Road over Southgate 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cass City Road over Southgate Drain carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Cass City Road over Southgate Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cass City Road over Southgate Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.