US Bridges

Bauer Road over Looking Glass River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Clark RD · Structure no. 000000000002021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauer Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bauer Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBauer Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location0.5 MI N of Clark RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81941, -84.71982
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2011)
Projected traffic538 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Bauer Road over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauer 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 2023.

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

About 298 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bauer Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bauer Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.