US Bridges

Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 22-27 Koylton Twp · Structure no. 000000000010625

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Road
CrossesMurdick-Vansickland Drn
LocationSec 22-27 Koylton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.35537, -83.15439
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris 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 Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.