US Bridges

Jordan Road over Coldwater River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 30-31 Nottawa Twp · Structure no. 000000000004362

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jordan Road over Coldwater River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJordan Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationSec 30-31 Nottawa Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65438, -84.96073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2012)
Projected traffic827 by 2032
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 Jordan Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Road over Coldwater 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.