Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River
PoorPosted for loadClare County, Michigan · Sec 16-17 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001750
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Brand Avenue over North Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.