US Bridges

Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River

Poor

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 5 Miles S of Laingsburg · Structure no. 000000000009779

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBath Road
CrossesS Br Lookingglass River
Location5 Miles S of Laingsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81914, -84.35665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2010)
Projected traffic931 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bath Road over S Br Lookingglass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.