US Bridges

Moeller Road over Willow River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003612

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moeller Road over Willow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Moeller Road over Willow River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMoeller Road
CrossesWillow River
LocationSec 28-33 Huron Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.95832, -82.84515
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic145 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Moeller Road over Willow River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moeller Road over Willow 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 Moeller Road over Willow River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moeller Road over Willow River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Moeller Road over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.