US Bridges

Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · @ Isabella CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001690

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2010. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClarabella RD
CrossesUS-10 Conn
Location@ Isabella CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.81496, -84.73157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2007)
Projected traffic600 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn built?

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

What condition is Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn 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 Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clarabella RD over US-10 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.