Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River
FairPosted for loadLivingston County, Michigan · Sec 4-5 Handy Twp · Structure no. 000000000005828
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicholson Road over Red Cedar 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.