US Bridges

Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 3-10 Almer Twp · Structure no. 000000000010475

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAkron Road
CrossesState & Collins I/C Drn
LocationSec 3-10 Almer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.5679, -83.39974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2009)
Projected traffic630 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Akron Road over State & Collins I/C Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.