24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, Michigan · 2 MI N of Marengo · Structure no. 000000000001383
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24 Mile Road over S Branch 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 24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 24 Mile Road over S Branch Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.