US Bridges

Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 40 Rods S of Howard RD · Structure no. 000000000002925

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcnamara RD
CrossesN Br of Tobacco River
Location40 Rods S of Howard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.91349, -84.56526
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcnamara RD over N Br of 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 Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnamara RD over N Br of Tobacco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.