US Bridges

Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.75 MI W of Chandler RD · Structure no. 000000000001896

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,198
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,198 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,582 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClark RD
CrossesBr of Looking Glass Rivr
Location0.75 MI W of Chandler RD
RouteCounty Highway 1912
Coordinates42.81304, -84.50039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,198 (2011)
Projected traffic7,582 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr carry?

About 4,198 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over Br of Looking Glass Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.