US Bridges

Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 10-11 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010493

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,610
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,910 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBradleyville Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 1
LocationSec 10-11 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.54458, -83.62271
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2009)
Projected traffic2,910 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 Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bradleyville Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.