US Bridges

Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn

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Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 31-32 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn is a steel culvert carrying Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 815 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Road
CrossesBr 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn
LocationSec 31-32 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.48059, -83.68123
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2009)
Projected traffic815 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 Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Van Buren Road over Br 1 Squaw Ck-Gilford Dn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.