US Bridges

County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River

FairPosted for load

Delta County, Michigan · 1 M N 1 M W Rapid River · Structure no. 000000000002168

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road I 24
CrossesTacoosh River
Location1 M N 1 M W Rapid River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.94231, -86.99084
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Road I 24 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 I 24 over Tacoosh River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road I 24 over Tacoosh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.