US Bridges

Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River

Good

Antrim County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of County Line · Structure no. 000000000000370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2018. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWebster Bridge RD
CrossesJordan River
Location1.5 MI S of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.10131, -85.09712
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1997)
Projected traffic100 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Bridge RD over Jordan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.