US Bridges

Garfield RD over US-10

Poor

Bay County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000000665

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
1983 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Garfield 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 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 2,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,030 by 1983. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesUS-10
Location1.0 MI W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59707, -84.08961
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 traffic2,030 (1983)
Projected traffic2,030 by 1983
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield RD over US-10 built?

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

What condition is Garfield RD over US-10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over US-10 carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Garfield 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 Garfield RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.