US Bridges

Otis Road over Coldwater River

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Ovid Twp Sec 16 · Structure no. 000000000001172

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otis Road over Coldwater River is a steel culvert carrying Otis Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2024. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOtis Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationOvid Twp Sec 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.85845, -85.00415
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2004)
Projected traffic44 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 Otis Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otis 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 Otis Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Otis Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Otis Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.