Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River
PoorPosted for loadGladwin County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of M 30 · Structure no. 000000000002902
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2020. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highwood Road over Tittabawasee 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 Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Highwood Road over Tittabawasee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.