Gale RD over Lookingglass River
GoodPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 5 MI SE of Bennington · Structure no. 000000000009830
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gale RD over Lookingglass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gale RD over Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gale RD over Lookingglass River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gale RD 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 Gale RD over Lookingglass River carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gale RD over Lookingglass River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Gale RD over Lookingglass River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.