US Bridges

Lowell Road over Looking Glass River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Clark RD · Structure no. 000000000002022

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Road over Looking Glass River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lowell Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLowell Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location0.3 MI N of Clark RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81803, -84.6419
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell Road over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lowell Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.