US Bridges

Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 8-9 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010603

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuanicassee Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 1
LocationSec 8-9 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.54424, -83.6626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2009)
Projected traffic225 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?

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

What condition is Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 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 Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Quanicassee Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.