US Bridges

Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Grant Twp Sec 27 28 · Structure no. 000000000001758

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River is a concrete culvert carrying Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2024. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant Avenue
CrossesS Br Tobacco River
LocationGrant Twp Sec 27 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.82971, -84.7884
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2006)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2024
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 Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Avenue over S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Grant Avenue over S Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.