US Bridges

County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 2 MI S E of Perkins · Structure no. 000000000002144

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River is a steel culvert carrying County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road G 16
CrossesTacoosh River
Location2 MI S E of Perkins
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.97062, -87.05122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road G 16 over Tacoosh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road G 16 over Tacoosh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.