US Bridges

Russell Road over Quanicassee River

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of Cotter RD · Structure no. 000000000000733

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Quanicassee River is a wood or timber slab carrying Russell Road over Quanicassee River in Bay 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2020. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesQuanicassee River
Location0.25 MI E of Cotter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.53673, -83.7166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2000)
Projected traffic127 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Quanicassee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Quanicassee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Quanicassee River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Quanicassee River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Quanicassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.