Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood
PoorIonia County, Michigan · 2 MI N Pewamo & 2 MI West · Structure no. 000000000004029
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood is a steel culvert carrying Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2027. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Nickle Plate RD over Maple River Flood?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.