US Bridges

Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3

FairPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Allen RD · Structure no. 000000000013734

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesDrv Off Garner RD
CrossesNW Outlet No. 3
Location0.2 MI S of Allen RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.63562, -83.60451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Drv Off Garner RD over NW Outlet No. 3?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.