US Bridges

Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 24-25 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010594

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeckerville Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain
LocationSec 24-25 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50865, -83.59709
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2009)
Projected traffic190 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 Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deckerville Road over Northwest 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deckerville Road over Northwest Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.