US Bridges

Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 247 Rods E of Leatonville · Structure no. 000000000002940

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River is a concrete culvert carrying Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesGrass Lake RD
CrossesTittabawassee River
Location247 Rods E of Leatonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11763, -84.46812
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2004)
Projected traffic127 by 2024
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee 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 Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Grass Lake RD over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.