US Bridges

Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 11-12 Gilford Twp · Structure no. 000000000010607

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGarner Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 1
LocationSec 11-12 Gilford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.54833, -83.60289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2009)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks3%
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 Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 98 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.