US Bridges

Wilson Road over W Br Clam River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Winterfield Twp Sec 7 18 · Structure no. 000000000001776

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over W Br Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Road over W Br Clam River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesW Br Clam River
LocationWinterfield Twp Sec 7 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.13135, -85.07042
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2006)
Projected traffic140 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 Wilson Road over W Br Clam River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road over W Br Clam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over W Br Clam River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wilson Road over W Br Clam River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over W Br Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.