Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLivingston County, Michigan · Sec 32 Unadilla Twp · Structure no. 000000000005893
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek 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 Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bowdish Road over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.