US Bridges

US-10 EB over M-115

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 3.5 MI NW of Farwell · Structure no. 000000000001694

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 EB over M-115 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 EB over M-115 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-10 EB
CrossesM-115
Location3.5 MI NW of Farwell
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.86455, -84.90999
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2016)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$98,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 EB over M-115 built?

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

What condition is US-10 EB over M-115 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 EB over M-115 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-10 EB over M-115?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 EB over M-115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.