J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 4 MI NW of Albion · Structure no. 000000000001380
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is J Drive North over N Br 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 J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns J Drive North over N Br Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.