US Bridges

Athey Avenue over North Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 15-16 Arthur Twp · Structure no. 000000000001753

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athey Avenue over North Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Athey Avenue over North 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2026. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAthey Avenue
CrossesNorth Br Tobacco River
LocationSec 15-16 Arthur Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.95409, -84.66635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Athey Avenue over North Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athey Avenue over North 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 North Br Tobacco River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Athey Avenue over North Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Athey Avenue over North Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.