Parmalee Road over Thornapple River
PoorBarry County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Middleville · Structure no. 000000000000554
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,147
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parmalee Road over Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parmalee Road over Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parmalee Road over Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parmalee Road over Thornapple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Parmalee Road over Thornapple River carry?
About 1,147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Parmalee Road over Thornapple River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Parmalee Road over Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.