Vassar Road over Northwest Drain
GoodTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 18 Fairgrove Twp · Structure no. 000000000010501
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vassar Road over Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vassar Road over Northwest 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 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vassar Road over Northwest Drain built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vassar Road over Northwest Drain 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Vassar Road over Northwest Drain carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Vassar Road over Northwest Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Vassar Road over Northwest Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.