US Bridges

Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
684 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,673 by 2034. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPoseyville Road
CrossesTittabawassee River
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 2015
Coordinates43.61056, -84.24186
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2014)
Projected traffic21,673 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poseyville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Poseyville Road over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.