US Bridges

Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · 170 Rods S Beaverton RD · Structure no. 000000000002916

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2020. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownhall RD
CrossesS Br of Tobacco
Location170 Rods S Beaverton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGladwin County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.86693, -84.54557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic294 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco 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 Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Townhall RD over S Br of Tobacco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.