Meridian RD over Alder Creek
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 1/2 MI S of Woodworth RD · Structure no. 000000000001942
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,532
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian RD over Alder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian RD over Alder Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,767 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian RD over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian RD over Alder 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian RD over Alder Creek carry?
About 1,532 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Meridian RD over Alder Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian RD over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.