US Bridges

Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · City of Saline · Structure no. 000000000011036

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain is a steel culvert carrying Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2017. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaline Waterworks
CrossesWood Outlet Drain
LocationCity of Saline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17692, -83.78814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (1997)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Saline Waterworks over Wood Outlet Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.