US Bridges

Mc Gregor Road over Pine River

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 18 Bethany Twp · Structure no. 000000000003151

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Gregor Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mc Gregor Road over Pine River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 725 by 2023. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMc Gregor Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec 18 Bethany Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2033
Coordinates43.42958, -84.59716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2003)
Projected traffic725 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mc Gregor Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Gregor Road over Pine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Gregor Road over Pine River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Mc Gregor Road over Pine River?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Gregor Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.