US Bridges

Hollister Road over Maple River

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Michigan · 1/2 MI N of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000001940

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,720
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Road over Maple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollister Road over Maple River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,397 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHollister Road
CrossesMaple River
Location1/2 MI N of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 1995
Coordinates43.00638, -84.38642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2010)
Projected traffic6,397 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hollister Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollister Road over Maple River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hollister Road over Maple River carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollister Road over Maple River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.