US Bridges

Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv

Poor

Gladwin County, Michigan · 5M W and 2MI S of Beavert · Structure no. 000000000002905

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv is a wood or timber slab carrying Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv 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 3 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2020. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBard RD
CrossesS Br of Tobacco Riv
Location5M W and 2MI S of Beavert
RouteCounty Highway 2605
CountyGladwin County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.85444, -84.58595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2000)
Projected traffic308 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 Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv 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 Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bard RD over S Br of Tobacco Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.