US Bridges

Waldo RD over US-10

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 2.3 MI NW of Bay CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006919

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,715
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Waldo 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 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 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2016. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWaldo RD
CrossesUS-10
Location2.3 MI NW of Bay CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2015
Coordinates43.64054, -84.18712
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (1996)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2016
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldo RD over US-10 built?

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

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

About 8,715 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waldo RD over US-10?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.