US Bridges

10th Ave over Chippewa River

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 11 T17N R7W · Structure no. 000000000008641

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave over Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave over Chippewa River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave
CrossesChippewa River
LocationSection 11 T17N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.87625, -85.10879
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 10th Ave over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave over Chippewa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Ave over Chippewa River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 10th Ave over Chippewa River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns 10th Ave over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.