US Bridges

Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 25-36 Wisner Twp · Structure no. 000000000010670

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Road
CrossesNorthwest Drain Outlet 3
LocationSec 25-36 Wisner Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.57998, -83.60336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2009)
Projected traffic630 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 Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Road over Northwest Drain Outlet 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.