US Bridges

County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 6.4 Miles East of US 41 · Structure no. 000000000002161

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road I 10
CrossesEast Br Whitefish River
Location6.4 Miles East of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.092, -86.84791
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 I 10 over East Br Whitefish River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road I 10 over East Br Whitefish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.