US Bridges

Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · .05 MI W of Water RD · Structure no. 000000000006940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2019. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesTittabawassee River
Location.05 MI W of Water RD
RouteCounty Highway 5694
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.79921, -84.3877
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (1999)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2019
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Road over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.