US Bridges

Winegar RD over Lookingglass River

FairPosted for load

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3.5 MI NE of Morrice · Structure no. 000000000009825

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winegar RD over Lookingglass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winegar RD over Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinegar RD
CrossesLookingglass River
Location3.5 MI NE of Morrice
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85702, -84.11771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2018
Trucks5%
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 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 Winegar RD over Lookingglass River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winegar RD over Lookingglass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Winegar RD over Lookingglass River carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winegar RD over Lookingglass River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Winegar RD over Lookingglass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.