US Bridges

Herbison Road over Looking Glass River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · Between the Forest Hills · Structure no. 000000000002019

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herbison Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herbison Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHerbison Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
LocationBetween the Forest Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82778, -84.68143
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2009)
Projected traffic550 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Herbison Road over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

About 449 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herbison Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Herbison Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.