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Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 7-18 Almer Twp · Structure no. 000000000010545

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain is a steel culvert carrying Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDutcher Road
CrossesWiscoggin Drain
LocationSec 7-18 Almer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.55274, -83.45131
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic120 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 Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Dutcher Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.