Gower Road over Coldwater River
PoorClosed to trafficBranch County, Michigan · Union Twp Sec 10-15 · Structure no. 000000000001179
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gower Road over Coldwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gower Road over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2024. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 13 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gower Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gower 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 Gower Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gower Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Gower Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.