Route 593 over Torch River
FairAntrim County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SW of Alden · Structure no. 000000000000364
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 593 over Torch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 593 over Torch River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2018. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 593 over Torch River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 593 over Torch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 593 over Torch River carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 593 over Torch River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 593 over Torch River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.