Ruth Road over Elm Creek

Fair Condition101 years old1,270 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHuron
LocationSec. 19-20 Sherman Twp.
CarriesRuth Road
CrossesElm Creek
Coordinates43.72798, -82.74045

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Max Span19.4 ft (5.9 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area78.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1925 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,270 (2009)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003551

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