E County Line Road over Potter Creek
PoorPosted for loadIsabella County, Michigan · 0.1 M S NE Cor Sec 36 T14 · Structure no. 000000000004317
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E County Line Road over Potter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E County Line Road over Potter Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E County Line Road over Potter Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is E County Line Road over Potter 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does E County Line Road over Potter Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E County Line Road over Potter Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E County Line Road over Potter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.