Garfield Road over Coldwater River
FairPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Coldwater Twp Sec 19-30 · Structure no. 000000000001112
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,455
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Road over Coldwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Garfield Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Garfield Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 1,455 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.