Hotchkiss RD over M-47
PoorBay County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of US-10 · Structure no. 000000000000650
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 1983 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hotchkiss RD over M-47 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hotchkiss RD over M-47 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2003. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hotchkiss RD over M-47 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Hotchkiss RD over M-47 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Hotchkiss RD over M-47 carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hotchkiss RD over M-47?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hotchkiss RD over M-47?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.