Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain
FairTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 31 Fairgrove Twp · Structure no. 000000000010581
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain is a steel culvert carrying Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Van Giesen Road over Hobart or Br 3 NW Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.