Matthews Street over Tawas River
FairPosted for loadIosco County, Michigan · Tawas City · Structure no. 000000000004162
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matthews Street over Tawas River is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Matthews Street over Tawas River in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthews Street over Tawas River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matthews Street over Tawas 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Matthews Street over Tawas River carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Matthews Street over Tawas River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Matthews Street over Tawas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.