Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River
FairBranch County, Michigan · In Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000001183
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2011. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Butters Avenue over Sauk (coldwater) River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.