Gilford Road over Northwest Drain
FairTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010461
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,865
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilford Road over Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilford Road over Northwest Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 1,865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,040 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilford Road over Northwest Drain built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilford Road over Northwest Drain 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gilford Road over Northwest Drain carry?
About 1,865 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Gilford Road over Northwest Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Gilford Road over Northwest Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.