US Bridges

Acces Road over Coldwater River

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Ovid Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000001171

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acces Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acces Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2024. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAcces Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationOvid Twp Sec 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83861, -84.99767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2004)
Projected traffic288 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acces Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acces Road over Coldwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Acces Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Acces Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Acces Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.