Chippewa Road over Potter Creek
GoodIsabella County, Michigan · Sec 35-36 Chippewa Twp · Structure no. 000000000004326
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chippewa Road over Potter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chippewa Road over Potter Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2022. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chippewa Road over Potter Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chippewa Road over Potter Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Chippewa Road over Potter Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Chippewa Road over Potter Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chippewa Road over Potter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.