Dale Road over Tobacco River
PoorGladwin County, Michigan · 2.9 MI E of M18 · Structure no. 000000000002894
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Road over Tobacco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dale Road over Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2020. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dale Road over Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dale Road over Tobacco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Dale Road over Tobacco River carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dale Road over Tobacco River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Road over Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.