US Bridges

22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Marengo Twp Sec 14 · Structure no. 000000000001333

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
717
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries22 1/2 MI Road
CrossesRice Creek
LocationMarengo Twp Sec 14
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29701, -84.86271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (1995)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 22 1/2 MI Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.