US Bridges

State Road over Maple River

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 30 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000003164

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Maple River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 890 by 2023. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesMaple River
LocationSec 30 Washington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2951
Coordinates43.13904, -84.59884
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2003)
Projected traffic890 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Maple River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Maple River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is State Road over Maple River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.