Tait Road over East Branch Pine River
FairAlcona County, Michigan · 0.5 N & 1.5 N W of Mikado · Structure no. 000000000000021
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tait Road over East Branch Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tait Road over East Branch Pine River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2023. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tait Road over East Branch Pine River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tait Road over East Branch Pine 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Tait Road over East Branch Pine River carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tait Road over East Branch Pine River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Tait Road over East Branch Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.