US Bridges

E 34 RD over Clam River

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000012955

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,740
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 34 RD over Clam River is a concrete culvert carrying E 34 RD over Clam River in Wexford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2015. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesE 34 RD
CrossesClam River
Location0.2 MI E of US-131
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.28149, -85.38442
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2000)
Projected traffic9,430 by 2015
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 E 34 RD over Clam River built?

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

What condition is E 34 RD over Clam 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E 34 RD over Clam River carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E 34 RD over Clam River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns E 34 RD over Clam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.