Loomis Road over Chippewa River
PoorPosted for loadIsabella County, Michigan · .2 M S NW Cor Sec 10 T14N · Structure no. 000000000004325
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 292 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 441
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loomis Road over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loomis Road over Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loomis Road over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loomis Road over Chippewa River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Loomis Road over Chippewa River carry?
About 441 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Loomis Road over Chippewa River?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Loomis Road over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.