US Bridges

North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Frost Twp Sec 10 · Structure no. 000000000001739

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNorth Clare Ave
CrossesTown Line Creek
LocationFrost Twp Sec 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.144, -84.78241
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2014)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek 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 North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Clare Ave over Town Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.