US Bridges

Degroot RD over N Br Ford River

PoorPosted for load

Dickinson County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Turner RD · Structure no. 000000000013682

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Degroot RD over N Br Ford River is a steel other carrying Degroot RD over N Br Ford River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 10 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesDegroot RD
CrossesN Br Ford River
Location0.5 MI N of Turner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.1325, -87.86194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Degroot RD over N Br Ford River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Degroot RD over N Br 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 Degroot RD over N Br Ford River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Degroot RD over N Br Ford River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Degroot RD over N Br Ford River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.