US Bridges

Maple River Road over Maple River

Poor

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Maple Riv RD · Structure no. 000000000001972

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple River Road over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple River Road over Maple River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2009. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMaple River Road
CrossesMaple River
Location0.1 MI N of Maple Riv RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05235, -84.45232
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic180 by 2009
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Maple River Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Maple River 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 Maple River Road over Maple River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Maple River Road over Maple River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Maple River Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.