US Bridges

East Street over Coldwater River

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · In Freeport · Structure no. 000000000000575

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Street over Coldwater River in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2024. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Street
CrossesColdwater River
LocationIn Freeport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.76902, -85.30962
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2004)
Projected traffic162 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Street over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Street over Coldwater 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Street over Coldwater River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Street over Coldwater River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Street over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.