US Bridges

US-10BR over Hersey River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · In Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008580

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,420
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10BR over Hersey River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-10BR over Hersey River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-10BR
CrossesHersey River
LocationIn Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.87044, -85.49418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2007)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-10BR over Hersey River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10BR 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-10BR over Hersey River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-10BR over Hersey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.