US Bridges

M-25 over Quanicassee River

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of Bay CO Line · Structure no. 000000000010439

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-25 over Quanicassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-25 over Quanicassee River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,535 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-25
CrossesQuanicassee River
Location0.8 MI E of Bay CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.58121, -83.68382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2012)
Projected traffic7,535 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-25 over Quanicassee River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-25 over Quanicassee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M-25 over Quanicassee River carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-25 over Quanicassee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-25 over Quanicassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.