Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1
FairPosted for loadTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 32 Wisner Twp · Structure no. 000000000010667
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1 carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Akron Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.