US Bridges

Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Columbia Twp · Structure no. 000000000010559

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHoppe Road
CrossesState & Colling I/C Drn
LocationSec 15-22 Columbia Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.62574, -83.39464
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2009)
Projected traffic460 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 Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hoppe Road over State & Colling I/C Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.