Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001751
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Athey Avenue 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 Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Athey Avenue over Middle Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.