US Bridges

Jordan Road over North Br Chippewa River

FairPosted for load

Isabella County, Michigan · 30 Ft W NE Cor Sec 35 T15 · Structure no. 000000000004363

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over North Br Chippewa River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Road over North Br 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2022. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Road
CrossesNorth Br Chippewa River
Location30 Ft W NE Cor Sec 35 T15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65457, -84.86876
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2002)
Projected traffic187 by 2022
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Road over North Br Chippewa River built?

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

What condition is Jordan Road over North 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 May 2024.

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

About 153 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Jordan Road over North Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over North Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.