US Bridges

Richardson Road over Pinnebog River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 3-10 Oliver Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003633

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Road over Pinnebog River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Road over Pinnebog River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRichardson Road
CrossesPinnebog River
LocationSec. 3-10 Oliver Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.83293, -83.17383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2009)
Projected traffic785 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Richardson Road over Pinnebog River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Road over Pinnebog 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Richardson Road over Pinnebog River carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Road over Pinnebog River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Road over Pinnebog River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.