US Bridges

Glover Road over Belle River Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 1-2 Almont Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005386

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
994
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glover Road over Belle River Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glover Road over Belle River Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,478 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGlover Road
CrossesBelle River Drain
LocationSec. 1-2 Almont Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97443, -83.00673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2021)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Glover Road over Belle River Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glover Road over Belle River Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Glover Road over Belle River Drain carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Glover Road over Belle River Drain?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Glover Road over Belle River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.