Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001747
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Road over Middle 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 Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.