US Bridges

US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd)

Poor

Bay County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Midland Col · Structure no. 000000000000658

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,325
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd) in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-10 WB
CrossesE Patrick Rd(union Rd)
Location0.3 MI E of Midland Col
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.61219, -84.16622
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,325 (2014)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd) carry?

About 8,325 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 WB over E Patrick Rd(union Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.