US Bridges

Wisner Road over Bad River

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 18 Hamilton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003170

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisner Road over Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wisner Road over Bad River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 645 by 2023. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWisner Road
CrossesBad River
LocationSec 18 Hamilton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2975
Coordinates43.25832, -84.48391
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2003)
Projected traffic645 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 Wisner Road over Bad River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisner Road over Bad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wisner Road over Bad River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wisner Road over Bad River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wisner Road over Bad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.