US Bridges

Hope RD over US-10

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · 1.7 MI SE of M-30 · Structure no. 000000000006913

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope RD over US-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hope RD over US-10 in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2015. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHope RD
CrossesUS-10
Location1.7 MI SE of M-30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.67242, -84.33986
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (1996)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hope RD over US-10 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hope RD over US-10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hope RD over US-10 carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hope RD over US-10?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hope RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.