US Bridges

US-10 WB over Eberhart Road

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 0.9 MI NW of Isabella Col · Structure no. 000000000001689

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,844
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 WB over Eberhart Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 WB over Eberhart Road in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2018. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-10 WB
CrossesEberhart Road
Location0.9 MI NW of Isabella Col
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.82582, -84.7477
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,844 (2007)
Projected traffic4,352 by 2018
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 WB over Eberhart Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 WB over Eberhart Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 WB over Eberhart Road carry?

About 2,844 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-10 WB over Eberhart Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 WB over Eberhart Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.