Hodunk Road over Coldwater River
PoorBranch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 30 · Structure no. 000000000001162
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hodunk Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hodunk Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 34 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hodunk Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hodunk 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 Hodunk Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Hodunk Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Hodunk Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.