US Bridges

Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sheridan Twp Sec 22 27 · Structure no. 000000000001734

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River is a concrete other carrying Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColonville Road
CrossesS Br Tobacco River
LocationSheridan Twp Sec 22 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.84413, -84.66151
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2006)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Colonville Road over S Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.