US Bridges

Reed Road over North Br Cass River

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 13-24 Elkland Twp · Structure no. 000000000010572

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over North Br Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed Road over North Br Cass River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesReed Road
CrossesNorth Br Cass River
LocationSec 13-24 Elkland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.63118, -83.12195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic105 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over North Br Cass River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Road over North Br Cass River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Road over North Br Cass River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over North Br Cass River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over North Br Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.