Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River
GoodClare County, Michigan · Sec 19 Grant Twp · Structure no. 000000000001757
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2026. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kapplinger Road over South 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Kapplinger Road over South Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.