Vandekarr Road over Maple River
GoodPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 3 Miles South of Owosso · Structure no. 000000000009813
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 844
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandekarr Road over Maple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandekarr Road over Maple River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vandekarr Road over Maple River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vandekarr Road over Maple 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Vandekarr Road over Maple River carry?
About 844 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vandekarr Road over Maple River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vandekarr Road over Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.