US Bridges

Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-34 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010521

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoomis Road
CrossesAkron Centerline Drain
LocationSec 27-34 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.66764, -83.52611
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2009)
Projected traffic235 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loomis Road over Akron Centerline 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis Road over Akron Centerline Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.