US Bridges

Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 22-23 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000004343

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVandecar Road
CrossesSouth Br Chippewa River
LocationSec 22-23 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.58815, -84.88778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandecar Road over South Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vandecar Road over South Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.