Walton Road over Little Salt River
PoorPosted for loadIsabella County, Michigan · Sec 2-11 Coe Twp · Structure no. 000000000004332
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walton Road over Little Salt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walton Road over Little Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 301 by 2024. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Walton Road over Little Salt River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walton Road over Little Salt 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Walton Road over Little Salt River carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Walton Road over Little Salt River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Walton Road over Little Salt River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.