US Bridges

Kinde Road over Pinnebog River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · SEC.1CHANDLERTWP. · Structure no. 000000000003527

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinde Road over Pinnebog River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kinde Road over Pinnebog River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,745 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKinde Road
CrossesPinnebog River
LocationSEC.1CHANDLERTWP.
RouteCounty Highway 3266
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.93525, -83.12661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2009)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2029
Trucks—
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 Kinde Road over Pinnebog River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinde Road over Pinnebog 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kinde Road over Pinnebog River carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kinde Road over Pinnebog River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kinde Road over Pinnebog River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.