US Bridges

Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3

FairPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 1 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010472

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2009. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAkron Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 3
LocationSec 1 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.56552, -83.60314
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic900 by 2009
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.