US Bridges

Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of Hollister RD · Structure no. 000000000002014

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler Road
CrossesVermilion Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Hollister RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8571, -84.36437
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2011)
Projected traffic372 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Road over Vermilion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.