US Bridges

Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River

Good

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 35-36 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001752

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoover Road
CrossesMiddle Br Tobacco River
LocationSec 35-36 Arthur Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.91196, -84.62639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2008)
Projected traffic390 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Road 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 Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.