LA Chance Road over Clam River
FairPosted for loadMissaukee County, Michigan · Section 20/21 T22N R8W · Structure no. 000000000007044
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Chance Road over Clam River is a wood or timber truss - deck carrying LA Chance Road over Clam River in Missaukee 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Chance Road over Clam River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Chance 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA Chance Road over Clam River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA Chance Road over Clam River?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA Chance Road over Clam River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.