US Bridges

Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 4-5 Juniata Twp · Structure no. 000000000010504

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higgins Road over Br 1 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 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,085 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHiggins Road
CrossesBr 1 Northwest Drain
LocationSec 4-5 Juniata Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4789, -83.543
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2009)
Projected traffic1,085 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 Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain built?

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

What condition is Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Higgins Road over Br 1 Northwest Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.