US Bridges

Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 4-5 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010490

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuanicassee Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 2
LocationSec 4-5 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.56547, -83.66289
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2009)
Projected traffic730 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 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 Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.