US Bridges

Upton Road over Maple River Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · .2 MI S of Maple Rapids R · Structure no. 000000000001975

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upton Road over Maple River Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upton Road over Maple River Branch in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2014. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUpton Road
CrossesMaple River Branch
Location.2 MI S of Maple Rapids R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.10252, -84.40097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (1994)
Projected traffic290 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Upton Road over Maple River Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upton Road over Maple River Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Upton Road over Maple River Branch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Upton Road over Maple River Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Upton Road over Maple River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.