Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 15-22 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003616
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain 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 Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lawitzke Road over Tinsey Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.