US Bridges

Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 4 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000005825

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain is a concrete slab carrying Cohoctah Road over Yellow River 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 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCohoctah Road
CrossesYellow River Drain
LocationSec 4 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4790
Coordinates42.76202, -83.88232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain 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 Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cohoctah Road over Yellow River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.