US Bridges

Dell Road over Saline River

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Lodi Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000011037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dell Road over Saline River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,698 by 2023. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDell Road
CrossesSaline River
LocationLodi Twp Sec 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17076, -83.82535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2003)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dell Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dell Road over Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Dell Road over Saline River carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Dell Road over Saline River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dell Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.