US Bridges

10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River

GoodPosted for load

Chippewa County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of Dafter · Structure no. 000000000013295

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries10 Mile Road
CrossesS Branch Charlotte River
Location3.5 MI E of Dafter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.36128, -84.35209
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic15 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Mile Road over S Branch Charlotte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.