US Bridges

Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 12-13 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000004339

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,252
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,188 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPickard Road
CrossesNorth Br Chippewa River
LocationSec 12-13 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.61182, -84.86334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,252 (2018)
Projected traffic5,188 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River carry?

About 4,252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pickard Road over North Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.