US Bridges

Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 35-36 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000010508

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFostoria Road
CrossesFostoria I/C Drain
LocationSec 35-36 Watertown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7959
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24799, -83.37201
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2009)
Projected traffic3,750 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 Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fostoria Road over Fostoria I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.