US Bridges

Littlefield Road over Chippewa River

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.1 M S NE Cor Sec 18 T14 · Structure no. 000000000004342

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littlefield Road over Chippewa River is a wood or timber slab carrying Littlefield Road over Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittlefield Road
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.1 M S NE Cor Sec 18 T14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.60996, -84.95053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic260 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Littlefield Road over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littlefield Road over Chippewa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Littlefield Road over Chippewa River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Littlefield Road over Chippewa River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Littlefield Road over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.