US Bridges

Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Rolland Twp Sec 14 & 15 · Structure no. 000000000012705

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2022. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrinton Road
CrossesNorth Branch Pine River
LocationRolland Twp Sec 14 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51806, -85.00604
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2002)
Projected traffic325 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinton Road over North Branch Pine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brinton Road over North Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.