Vandermeulen Road over North Branch Clam River
GoodMissaukee County, Michigan · Section 22/23 T21N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007065
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandermeulen Road over North Branch Clam River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandermeulen Road over North Branch Clam River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 North Branch Clam River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vandermeulen Road over North 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 North Branch Clam River carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Vandermeulen Road over North Branch Clam River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Vandermeulen Road over North Branch Clam River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.