US Bridges

Stoddard Road over New River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 7-18 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003535

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoddard Road over New River is a steel culvert carrying Stoddard Road over New River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStoddard Road
CrossesNew River
LocationSec. 7-18 Huron Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 3280
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.00108, -82.87392
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2009)
Projected traffic370 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stoddard Road over New River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoddard Road over New 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 Stoddard Road over New River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stoddard Road over New River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Stoddard Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.