US Bridges

60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 19 T20N R7W · Structure no. 000000000008634

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River in Osceola 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.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2020. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries60 TH Ave
CrossesMiddle Branch River
LocationSection 19 T20N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.11101, -85.20613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2000)
Projected traffic688 by 2020
Trucks2%
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 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch 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 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 60 TH Ave over Middle Branch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.