US Bridges

Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River

Fair

Iosco County, Michigan · 2.25 M W of Sand Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000004136

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld State RD
CrossesE Br of Au Gres River
Location2.25 M W of Sand Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 3542
Coordinates44.31351, -83.72831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2006)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over E Br of Au Gres River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.