Van Buren Road over Pine River
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 6-7 Sumner Twp · Structure no. 000000000003243
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Buren Road over Pine River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2024. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren Road over Pine River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren Road over Pine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Van Buren Road over Pine River carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Van Buren Road over Pine River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren Road over Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.