US Bridges

Monroe Street over Rice Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · Marshall Michigan · Structure no. 000000000001416

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,335
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Street over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesRice Creek
LocationMarshall Michigan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26641, -84.95869
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2018)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Monroe Street over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street 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 Monroe Street over Rice Creek carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Rice Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m).

Who owns Monroe Street over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.