Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain
GoodEaton County, Michigan · 2 MI NW of Potterville · Structure no. 000000000002372
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 353
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2013. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain carry?
About 353 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pinch Highway over Thornapple Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.