US Bridges

Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · York Twp Sec 25 · Structure no. 000000000013929

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain is a steel culvert carrying Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanford Road
CrossesMcintyre Drain
LocationYork Twp Sec 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10531, -83.66219
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic57 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sanford Road over Mcintyre Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.