US Bridges

Hollister Road over Looking Glass River

Poor

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Round Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000002018

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hollister Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 928 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHollister Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location0.1 MI S of Round Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87772, -84.38427
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2011)
Projected traffic928 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollister Road over Looking Glass River built?

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

What condition is Hollister Road over Looking Glass River 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 Hollister Road over Looking Glass River carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hollister Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.