Girard Road over Coldwater River
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Union Twp Sec 15-22 · Structure no. 000000000001118
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 716
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Girard Road over Coldwater River is a wood or timber slab carrying Girard Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2024. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Girard Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Girard Road over Coldwater 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Girard Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 716 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Girard Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Girard Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.