Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River
FairIsabella County, Michigan · In Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000004379
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,211
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 46 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 16,211 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,761 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Pickard Avenue 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 Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River carry?
About 16,211 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.