US Bridges

Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 23-24 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000010509

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,565 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFostoria Road
CrossesBr Evergreen Creek
LocationSec 23-24 Watertown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7959
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.266, -83.37269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2009)
Projected traffic2,565 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 Br Evergreen Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fostoria Road over Br Evergreen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.