US Bridges

Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 29-30 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001741

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRodgers Ave
CrossesMid Br Tobacco River
LocationSec 29-30 Arthur Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.91826, -84.70612
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2008)
Projected traffic425 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodgers Ave over Mid 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 Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rodgers Ave over Mid Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.