Sprague Street over Coldwater River
FairPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · City of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000001187
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 1989 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprague Street over Coldwater River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sprague Street over Coldwater River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2011. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprague Street over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sprague Street over 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 Sprague Street over Coldwater River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sprague Street over Coldwater River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sprague Street over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.