US Bridges

County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · .5 M W .5 M N Rapid River · Structure no. 000000000002167

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road I 26
CrossesTacoosh River
Location.5 M W .5 M N Rapid River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.93775, -86.98209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2021)
Projected traffic86 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road I 26 over Tacoosh 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns County Road I 26 over Tacoosh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.