US Bridges

Britton Road over Lookingglass River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3 Miles East of Morrice · Structure no. 000000000009781

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britton Road over Lookingglass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britton Road over Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2023. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBritton Road
CrossesLookingglass River
Location3 Miles East of Morrice
RouteCounty Highway 7616
Coordinates42.83539, -84.10859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2003)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Britton Road over Lookingglass River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britton Road over Lookingglass River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Britton Road over Lookingglass River carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Britton Road over Lookingglass River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Britton Road over Lookingglass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.