US Bridges

Austin RD over Maple River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3 MI E & 1 MI S of Ovid · Structure no. 000000000009854

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin RD over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Austin RD over Maple River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAustin RD
CrossesMaple River
Location3 MI E & 1 MI S of Ovid
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98971, -84.31425
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic211 by 2041
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 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 Austin RD over Maple River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Austin RD over Maple River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Austin RD over Maple River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Austin RD over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.