US Bridges

Three Mile RD over US-10

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Bay City · Structure no. 000000000000669

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,626
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Mile RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Three Mile 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 1977. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThree Mile RD
CrossesUS-10
Location2.0 MI W of Bay City
RouteCounty Highway 2008
Coordinates43.59563, -83.95229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,626 (1997)
Projected traffic2,555 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$91,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Mile RD over US-10 built?

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

What condition is Three Mile RD over US-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Three Mile RD over US-10 carry?

About 4,626 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Three Mile RD over US-10?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Three Mile RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.