US Bridges

North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31

Poor

Branch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 15-16 · Structure no. 000000000001137

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31 is a concrete tee beam carrying North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Marshall RD
CrossesWarren Brook Drain 20/31
LocationGirard Twp Sec 15-16
RouteCounty Highway 1265
Coordinates42.04296, -85.00114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2004)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31 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 North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Marshall RD over Warren Brook Drain 20/31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.