Hurds Corner Road over Cass River
FairTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 15-16 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000012598
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hurds Corner Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurds Corner Road over Cass River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hurds Corner Road over Cass River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hurds Corner Road over Cass River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hurds Corner Road over Cass River carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hurds Corner Road over Cass River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hurds Corner Road over Cass River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.