US Bridges

Stark RD over US-10

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · 3.2 MI W of US-10 Br · Structure no. 000000000006914

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,715
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stark RD over US-10 in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 4,715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 1977. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesStark RD
CrossesUS-10
Location3.2 MI W of US-10 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65643, -84.31001
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,715 (1996)
Projected traffic9,999 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stark RD over US-10 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stark 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 June 2024.

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

About 4,715 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stark RD over US-10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stark RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.