Vandermeulen Road over Clam River
FairMissaukee County, Michigan · Section 2/3 T21N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007042
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandermeulen Road over Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Vandermeulen Road over Clam River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vandermeulen Road over Clam River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Vandermeulen Road over Clam 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Vandermeulen Road over Clam River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vandermeulen Road over Clam River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Vandermeulen Road over Clam River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.