US Bridges

Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-34 Koylton Twp · Structure no. 000000000010623

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMayville Road
CrossesMurdick-Vansickland Drn
LocationSec 27-34 Koylton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.34087, -83.15406
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2009)
Projected traffic240 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 Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mayville Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.