S County Line Road over Maple River
PoorGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 33 Elba Twp · Structure no. 000000000003189
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S County Line Road over Maple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S County Line Road over Maple River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 S County Line Road over Maple River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S County Line Road over Maple 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S County Line Road over Maple River carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S County Line Road over Maple River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S County Line Road over Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.