Nickle Plate RD over Maple River
FairIonia County, Michigan · 2 MI N of Pewamo & 1 MI W · Structure no. 000000000004030
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nickle Plate RD over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nickle Plate RD over Maple River 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 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nickle Plate RD over Maple River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nickle Plate RD over Maple River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nickle Plate RD over Maple River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Nickle Plate RD over Maple River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nickle Plate RD over Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.