US Bridges

Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI N of Corrison RD · Structure no. 000000000001921

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,821
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWacousta Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location1/4 MI N of Corrison RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.82325, -84.70086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2014)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wacousta Road over Looking Glass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wacousta Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.