US Bridges

Kinde Road over Willow River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 32 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003531

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinde Road over Willow River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kinde Road over Willow River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKinde Road
CrossesWillow River
LocationSec. 32 Huron Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 3280
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.9436, -82.85359
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2009)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2029
Trucks3%
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 Willow River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinde Road over Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kinde Road over Willow River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kinde Road over Willow River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kinde Road over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.