Whittemore Street over Tawas River
FairPosted for loadIosco County, Michigan · Tawas City · Structure no. 000000000004164
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittemore Street over Tawas River is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Whittemore Street over Tawas River in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2026. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittemore Street over Tawas River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittemore 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 Whittemore Street over Tawas River carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whittemore Street over Tawas River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Whittemore Street over Tawas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.