US Bridges

Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 5-8 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010470

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 665 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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CarriesDutcher Road
CrossesVccm&s Drain
LocationSec 5-8 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.55131, -83.68238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2009)
Projected traffic665 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutcher Road over Vccm&s 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 Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dutcher Road over Vccm&s 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 Dutcher Road over Vccm&s Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.