Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River
FairGladwin County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of W CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002899
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Calhoun Road over Middle Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.