Stancer Road over Coldwater River
PoorClosed to trafficBranch County, Michigan · Union Twp Sec 23 · Structure no. 000000000001178
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stancer Road over Coldwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Stancer Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2024. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stancer Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stancer 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 2023.
How much traffic does Stancer Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Stancer Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Stancer Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.