US Bridges

Cutler Road over Looking Glass River

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 2.0 Miles E of Portland · Structure no. 000000000004060

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
877
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutler Road over Looking Glass River in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCutler Road
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location2.0 Miles E of Portland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85721, -84.84867
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2021)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2041
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 Cutler Road over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutler Road over Looking Glass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cutler Road over Looking Glass River carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cutler Road over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Road over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.