Glidden RD over Tobacco River
FairGladwin County, Michigan · 175 Rods E of M18 · Structure no. 000000000002917
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glidden RD over Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glidden RD over Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2020. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glidden RD over Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glidden RD over Tobacco River 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 Glidden RD over Tobacco River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Glidden RD over Tobacco River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Glidden RD over Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.