US Bridges

Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007019

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,250 by 2016. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCurrie Parkway
CrossesTittabawassee River
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.61751, -84.25229
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (1985)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Currie Parkway 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 Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Currie Parkway over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.