US Bridges

Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River

Good

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 30-31 Sheridan Twp · Structure no. 000000000001767

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River is a wood or timber slab carrying Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWashington Road
CrossesS Br Tobacco River
LocationSec 30-31 Sheridan Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8295, -84.72497
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2006)
Projected traffic690 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 Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Road over S 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 Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over S Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.