US Bridges

Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1

FairPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 5-8 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010471

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
980
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDutcher Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 1
LocationSec 5-8 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.55135, -83.67259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2009)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 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 Northwest Drain Outlet 1 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dutcher Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.