US Bridges

Brinton RD over S Br Pine River

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.84 MI S of Blanchard RD · Structure no. 000000000014407

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinton RD over S Br Pine River is a steel culvert carrying Brinton RD over S Br Pine River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrinton RD
CrossesS Br Pine River
Location0.84 MI S of Blanchard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.5118, -85.0059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2013)
Projected traffic598 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD over S Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinton RD over S Br Pine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brinton RD over S Br Pine River carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brinton RD over S Br Pine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Brinton RD over S Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.