US Bridges

County RD 612 over Au Sable River

Good

Crawford County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Frederic · Structure no. 000000000002064

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 612 over Au Sable River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 612 over Au Sable River in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,104 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 612
CrossesAu Sable River
Location0.5 MI W of Frederic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.77852, -84.76229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2021)
Projected traffic2,104 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 612 over Au Sable River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 612 over Au Sable River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 612 over Au Sable River carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County RD 612 over Au Sable River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 612 over Au Sable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.