US Bridges

Mccabe Road over Huron River

PoorClosed to traffic

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 16 Green Oak Twp · Structure no. 000000000005861

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccabe Road over Huron River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mccabe Road over Huron River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMccabe Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationSec 16 Green Oak Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48309, -83.74183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic408 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccabe Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Mccabe Road over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mccabe Road over Huron River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mccabe Road over Huron River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mccabe Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.