Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain
PoorTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 29-32 Fairgrove Twp · Structure no. 000000000010463
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilford Road over Br 1 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,070 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Br 1 Northwest Drain built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Gilford Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.