US Bridges

Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 34 Elkland Twp · Structure no. 000000000010636

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2029. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElmwood Road
CrossesNorth Br Cass River
LocationSec 34 Elkland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58773, -83.168
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2009)
Projected traffic385 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 Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Road over North Br Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.