US Bridges

Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 0.75 MI E of M-30 · Structure no. 000000000002914

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2020. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSecord Dam Road
CrossesTittabawassee River
Location0.75 MI E of M-30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.04026, -84.34194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2000)
Projected traffic476 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Secord Dam Road over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.