Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River
PoorPosted for loadOscoda County, Michigan · Sec. 3 Big Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000008665
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River in Oscoda County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Ten Road over Au Sable River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.