US Bridges

Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Saginaw Road · Structure no. 000000000006934

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,613
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,827 by 2025. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGordonville Road
CrossesTittawabassee River
Location0.2 MI W of Saginaw Road
RouteCounty Highway 5626
Coordinates43.56976, -84.19425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,613 (2005)
Projected traffic9,827 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River carry?

About 6,613 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Gordonville Road over Tittawabassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.