Pierce Road over Bad River Drain
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 7-18 Hamilton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003203
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Road over Bad River Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Road over Bad River Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 122 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pierce Road over Bad River Drain built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Pierce Road over Bad River Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Pierce Road over Bad River Drain carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pierce Road over Bad River Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Road over Bad River Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.