US Bridges

Rolland Road over Chippewa River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Sherman Twp · Structure no. 000000000004296

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolland Road over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rolland Road over Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRolland Road
CrossesChippewa River
LocationSec 27-28 Sherman Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3717
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65718, -85.02541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2018)
Projected traffic347 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rolland Road over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolland Road over Chippewa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rolland Road over Chippewa River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rolland Road over Chippewa River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rolland Road over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.