Peterson RD over Bear Drain
FairGladwin County, Michigan · 120 Rods N of Guernsey RD · Structure no. 000000000002918
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peterson RD over Bear Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Peterson RD over Bear Drain in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Peterson RD over Bear Drain built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peterson RD over Bear Drain 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 Peterson RD over Bear Drain carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Peterson RD over Bear Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Peterson RD over Bear Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.