Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2
FairPosted for loadTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 3-4 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010605
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2 carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bradford Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.