US Bridges

Nolet Road over Quanicassee River

PoorPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 200 Feet N of Brown Road · Structure no. 000000000000735

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolet Road over Quanicassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nolet Road over Quanicassee River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2020. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNolet Road
CrossesQuanicassee River
Location200 Feet N of Brown Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50934, -83.73869
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2000)
Projected traffic115 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nolet Road over Quanicassee River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nolet Road over Quanicassee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nolet Road over Quanicassee River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nolet Road over Quanicassee River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nolet Road over Quanicassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.