US Bridges

Wise Road over Little Salt River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.2 M N SE Cor Sec 10 T13 · Structure no. 000000000004316

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise Road over Little Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wise Road over Little Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWise Road
CrossesLittle Salt River
Location0.2 M N SE Cor Sec 10 T13
RouteCounty Highway 3791
Coordinates43.52704, -84.64755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2009)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wise Road over Little Salt River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise Road over Little Salt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wise Road over Little Salt River carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Wise Road over Little Salt River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wise Road over Little Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.