Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Colony RD · Structure no. 000000000001971
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 212
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 111 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 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 383 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Watson Road over SE Branch of 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 2023.
How much traffic does Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River carry?
About 212 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Road over SE Branch of Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.