US Bridges

Petersburg Road over Saline River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · York Twp Sec 33 & 34 · Structure no. 000000000011051

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg Road over Saline River is a wood or timber slab carrying Petersburg Road over Saline River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2023. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPetersburg Road
CrossesSaline River
LocationYork Twp Sec 33 & 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09336, -83.71565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2003)
Projected traffic533 by 2023
Trucks6%
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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petersburg Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg Road over Saline 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Saline River carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg Road over Saline River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.