Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · Sec 31 Sheridan Twp · Structure no. 000000000001770
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cornwell Avenue 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 Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Cornwell Avenue over South 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 Cornwell Avenue over South Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.