US Bridges

US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 3 MI NW of Farwell · Structure no. 000000000001692

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,543
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 4,543 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,618 by 2018. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-10 EB
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location3 MI NW of Farwell
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.86693, -84.90105
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,543 (2007)
Projected traffic5,618 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor 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 EB over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 4,543 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 EB over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.