US Bridges

Old State RD over US-10

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of Farwell · Structure no. 000000000001695

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
468 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over US-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State RD over US-10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2010. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld State RD
CrossesUS-10
Location2.0 MI N of Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 1843
Coordinates43.87016, -84.86257
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1996)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2010
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over US-10 built?

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

What condition is Old State RD over US-10 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 Old State RD over US-10 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over US-10?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.