US Bridges

Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Wells Twp · Structure no. 000000000010660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRossman Road
CrossesSucker Creek Drain
LocationSec 28-33 Wells Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.42518, -83.30125
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2009)
Projected traffic250 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 Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rossman Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.