US Bridges

Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Marshall Michigan · Structure no. 000000000001419

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,853
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 126 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Avenue
CrossesRice Creek
LocationMarshall Michigan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26727, -84.95422
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2005)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Avenue over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.