US Bridges

Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Koylton Twp · Structure no. 000000000010626

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterline Road
CrossesMurdick-Vansickland Drn
LocationSec 15-22 Koylton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.36991, -83.15513
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2009)
Projected traffic160 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 Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centerline Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.