Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River
GoodGladwin County, Michigan · 20 Rods E of Grout RD · Structure no. 000000000002924
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard RD over N 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 Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Howard RD over N Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.