US Bridges

Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 28-29 Sheridan Twp · Structure no. 000000000001771

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2026. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrand Avenue
CrossesS Br Tobacco River
LocationSec 28-29 Sheridan Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.82934, -84.68687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2006)
Projected traffic520 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 Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brand 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 August 2024.

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

About 290 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brand Avenue over S Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.