US Bridges

Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 31 Wisner Twp · Structure no. 000000000010668

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld State Road
CrossesQuanicassee River Cut
LocationSec 31 Wisner Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57667, -83.68739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2016)
Projected traffic292 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Quanicassee River Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.