Francis Road over Looking Glass River
FairPosted for loadClinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI S of Herbison RD · Structure no. 000000000001926
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,149
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Francis Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,687 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Road over Looking Glass River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis 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 Francis Road over Looking Glass River carry?
About 3,149 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Francis Road over Looking Glass River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Francis Road over Looking Glass River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.