US Bridges

Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 30 Rods E of Mccullough · Structure no. 000000000002915

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesLang RD
CrossesMiddle Br Tobacco River
Location30 Rods E of Mccullough
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.88704, -84.5235
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2007)
Projected traffic270 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco 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 Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lang RD over Middle Br Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.