US Bridges

Sturgeon RD over US-10

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of US-10 Br · Structure no. 000000000006915

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgeon RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sturgeon 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 1977. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSturgeon RD
CrossesUS-10
Location1.0 MI W of US-10 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65601, -84.26709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (1988)
Projected traffic840 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturgeon RD over US-10 built?

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

What condition is Sturgeon RD over US-10 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 Sturgeon RD over US-10 carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sturgeon RD over US-10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sturgeon RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.