Forward Road over Clam River
PoorPosted for loadMissaukee County, Michigan · Section 1 T21N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007038
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,316
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forward Road over Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forward Road over Clam River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forward Road over Clam River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forward Road over Clam 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Forward Road over Clam River carry?
About 1,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Forward Road over Clam River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Forward Road over Clam River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.