US Bridges

Haskel Lake Road over Clam River

FairPosted for load

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Winterfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000001736

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haskel Lake Road over Clam River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Haskel Lake Road over Clam River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2026. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHaskel Lake Road
CrossesClam River
LocationSec 15-22 Winterfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 1890
Coordinates44.11759, -85.01579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2006)
Projected traffic570 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haskel Lake Road over Clam River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haskel Lake Road over Clam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Haskel Lake Road over Clam River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Haskel Lake Road over Clam River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Haskel Lake Road over Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.