US Bridges

US-10 over Hersey River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · In Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008579

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,569
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 over Hersey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 over Hersey River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,648 by 2018. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-10
CrossesHersey River
LocationIn Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.88503, -85.51274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2013)
Projected traffic8,648 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-10 over Hersey River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US-10 over Hersey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 over Hersey River carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-10 over Hersey River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 over Hersey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.