US Bridges

Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail

FairPosted for load

Otsego County, Michigan · 0.4 W of Old 27 · Structure no. 000000000013912

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2020. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCongdon Road
CrossesGaylord/Mac Rail Trail
Location0.4 W of Old 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.05633, -84.68222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.2 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail 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 Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Congdon Road over Gaylord/Mac Rail Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.