20 Mile Road over Rice Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of Marshall · Structure no. 000000000001371
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
20 Mile Road over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 20 Mile Road over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.