Borden RD over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadIonia County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of Palo & 1.2 E · Structure no. 000000000004032
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Borden RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Borden RD over Prairie Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Borden RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Borden RD over Prairie Creek 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 Borden RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Borden RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Borden RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.