US Bridges

Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 23 Akron Twp · Structure no. 000000000010526

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKindler Road
CrossesWiscoggin Drain
LocationSec 23 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.68944, -83.50651
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kindler 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 Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kindler Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.