Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain
FairTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 5-6 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010601
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren Road over Vccm&s 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 Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren Road over Vccm&s Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.