US Bridges

Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010525

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gotham Road over Wiscoggin 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGotham Road
CrossesWiscoggin Drain
LocationSec 23-26 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.68227, -83.49677
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic540 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain built?

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

What condition is Gotham Road over Wiscoggin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gotham Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.