US Bridges

Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · Winterfield Twp Sec 21/22 · Structure no. 000000000013232

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River is a steel culvert carrying Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCook Avenue
CrossesW Br Clam River
LocationWinterfield Twp Sec 21/22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.11144, -85.02809
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2006)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Avenue 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 Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Cook Avenue over W Br Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.