Union City Road over Cold Creek
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Coldwater Twp Sec 9 · Structure no. 000000000001131
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,681
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union City Road over Cold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union City Road over Cold Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,833 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union City Road over Cold Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union City Road over Cold Creek 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 Union City Road over Cold Creek carry?
About 2,681 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Union City Road over Cold Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Union City Road over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.