Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River
PoorPosted for loadDickinson County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Alfred · Structure no. 000000000002203
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River is a steel other carrying Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2017. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Walker Road over N Branch of Ford 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Road over N Branch of Ford River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.