Reeder Road over Libhart Creek
PoorPosted for loadIonia County, Michigan · 2.0 Miles South of Lyons · Structure no. 000000000004085
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reeder Road over Libhart Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Reeder Road over Libhart Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Reeder Road over Libhart Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reeder Road over Libhart 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 Reeder Road over Libhart Creek carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Reeder Road over Libhart Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Reeder Road over Libhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.