US Bridges

Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Beaverton · Structure no. 000000000002896

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2020. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeaverton RD
CrossesS Br of Tobacco Riv
Location1 MI W of Beaverton
RouteCounty Highway 2620
Coordinates43.87266, -84.54204
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2000)
Projected traffic462 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverton RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.