US Bridges

Gratiot RD over Pine River

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 50 W of Maple Ave · Structure no. 000000000001913

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gratiot RD over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gratiot RD over Pine River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGratiot RD
CrossesPine River
Location50 W of Maple Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.118, -84.69186
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2011)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gratiot RD over Pine River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gratiot RD over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gratiot RD over Pine River carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gratiot RD over Pine River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gratiot RD over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.