US Bridges

200 TH Ave over Hersey River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 14 T17N R10W · Structure no. 000000000008651

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 TH Ave over Hersey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 TH Ave over Hersey River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries200 TH Ave
CrossesHersey River
LocationSection 14 T17N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.86748, -85.48323
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2017)
Projected traffic410 by 2037
Trucks15%
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 200 TH Ave over Hersey River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 TH Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 200 TH Ave over Hersey River carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 200 TH Ave over Hersey River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 200 TH Ave over Hersey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.