Flajole RD over US-10

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of Midland Col · Structure no. 000000000000660

Built: 1958; 67 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 198 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 739; 1994 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flajole RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Flajole RD over US-10 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 1977. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlajole RD

CrossesUS-10

Location1.0 MI E of Midland Col

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyBay County

StateMichigan

Coordinates43.59784, -84.14874

Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating57.1 US tons

Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)

Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (1994)

Projected traffic1,621 by 1977

Trucks2%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening

Estimated improvement cost$82,000

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flajole RD over US-10 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flajole RD over US-10 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 Flajole RD over US-10 carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flajole RD over US-10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Flajole RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.