US Bridges

Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · 2 MI E and 2 MI S of M-30 · Structure no. 000000000002904

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHerner RD
CrossesE Br Tittabawassee R
Location2 MI E and 2 MI S of M-30
RouteCounty Highway 2696
Coordinates44.12879, -84.22815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic385 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R 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 Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Herner RD over E Br Tittabawassee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.