US Bridges

Rickett Road over Huron River

Poor

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 17-18 Green Oak Twp · Structure no. 000000000005862

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,910
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickett Road over Huron River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rickett Road over Huron River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 4 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.

It carries about 5,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,383 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRickett Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationSec 17-18 Green Oak Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47863, -83.76723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2020)
Projected traffic6,383 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rickett Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rickett Road over Huron River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rickett Road over Huron River carry?

About 5,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rickett Road over Huron River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rickett Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.