Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River
PoorPosted for loadEaton County, Michigan · 6 MI NW of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002345
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,581
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,851 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple 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 Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River carry?
About 2,581 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Vermontville HWY over Little Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.