Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River
FairOtsego County, Michigan · 4 MI E & S of Vanderbilt · Structure no. 000000000008688
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2010. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon 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 Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Vanderbilt RD over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.