US Bridges

Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 34/35 T21N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007064

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVandermeulen Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Clam River
LocationSection 34/35 T21N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMissaukee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.1724, -85.13319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vandermeulen Road over Middle Branch Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.