US Bridges

Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River

Fair

Otsego County, Michigan · 7.2 M E of Vanderbilt · Structure no. 000000000013910

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River is a steel culvert carrying Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld Vanderbilt RD
CrossesPigeon River
Location7.2 M E of Vanderbilt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.12819, -84.50683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon 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 Pigeon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Vanderbilt RD over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.