US Bridges

Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 2 Denmark Twp · Structure no. 000000000010593

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVan Geisen Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain
LocationSec 2 Denmark Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.47968, -83.61044
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2009)
Projected traffic165 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 Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Geisen Road over Northwest 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Van Geisen Road over Northwest Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.