US Bridges

Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 9-10 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010604

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 1
LocationSec 9-10 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.54443, -83.6426
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2009)
Projected traffic430 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 Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 240 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.