Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River
GoodClare County, Michigan · Sec 32-33 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001749
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brand Avenue over Middle 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Brand Avenue over Middle 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 31 ft wide.
Who owns Brand Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.