Stoddard Road over Willow River
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 8-17 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003536
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stoddard Road over Willow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stoddard Road over Willow River in Huron 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stoddard Road over Willow River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stoddard Road over Willow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Stoddard Road over Willow River carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stoddard Road over Willow River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Stoddard Road over Willow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.