US Bridges

Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Lodi Twp .25 MI E of Dell · Structure no. 000000000012995

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River is a steel culvert carrying Saline-Waterworks over Trib to 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 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSaline-Waterworks
CrossesTrib to Saline River
LocationLodi Twp .25 MI E of Dell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17634, -83.82132
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (1998)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River built?

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

What condition is Saline-Waterworks over Trib to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Saline-Waterworks over Trib to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.