Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain
PoorClosed to trafficLivingston County, Michigan · Sec 6 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000005824
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,156
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain carry?
About 2,156 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cohoctah Road over Cohoctah-Deerfield Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.