Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn
GoodTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Arbela Twp · Structure no. 000000000010450
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,540
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,390 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn 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 Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn carry?
About 3,540 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Run Road over Thetford-Arbela I/C Drn?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.