River Road over Coldwater River
PoorBranch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 29-30 · Structure no. 000000000001130
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 851
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2024. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 31 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 | 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 River Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 River Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 851 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.