US Bridges

Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Iosco Twp Sec 8 · Structure no. 000000000005881

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 99 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOdell Road
CrossesWest Br Red Cedar River
LocationIosco Twp Sec 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.57524, -84.12442
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Odell Road over West Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Odell Road over West Br Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.