Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · Sec 30-31 Sheridan Twp · Structure no. 000000000001768
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Road over South 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 Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over South Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.