US Bridges

N Broadway RD over Coldwater River

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Freeport RD · Structure no. 000000000014386

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,513
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Broadway RD over Coldwater River is a steel culvert carrying N Broadway RD over Coldwater River in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Broadway RD
CrossesColdwater River
Location0.25 MI N of Freeport RD
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.7661, -85.29096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2020)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Broadway RD over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is N Broadway RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Broadway RD over Coldwater River carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Broadway RD over Coldwater River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N Broadway RD over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.