US Bridges

Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 6-7 Almer Twp · Structure no. 000000000010474

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAkron Road
CrossesWiscoggin Drain
LocationSec 6-7 Almer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.5672, -83.45382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2009)
Projected traffic780 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 Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akron Road over Wiscoggin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Akron Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.