26 MI Road over Rice Creek
GoodPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Sheridan Twp Sec 17 · Structure no. 000000000001336
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
26 MI Road over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 26 MI Road over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 26 MI Road over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26 MI Road over Rice Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 26 MI Road over Rice Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 26 MI Road over Rice Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 26 MI Road over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.