US Bridges

Caine Road over Cass River

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 3-4 Vassar Twp · Structure no. 000000000010654

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caine Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caine Road over Cass River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,155 by 2034. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaine Road
CrossesCass River
LocationSec 3-4 Vassar Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.39206, -83.5224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2014)
Projected traffic2,155 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caine Road over Cass River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caine Road over Cass River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Caine Road over Cass River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caine Road over Cass River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Caine Road over Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.