US Bridges

Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 31 Columbia Twp · Structure no. 000000000010554

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElmwood Road
CrossesWiscoggin Drain
LocationSec 31 Columbia Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58126, -83.45735
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2012)
Projected traffic365 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Road over Wiscoggin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.