Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Corunna & Calkins RD · Structure no. 000000000002775
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols Road over Misteguay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.