US Bridges

20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · Barryton Mich · Structure no. 000000000006764

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries20 Mile Road
CrossesN Br Chippewa River
LocationBarryton Mich
RouteCounty Highway 5480
Coordinates43.75591, -85.14871
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2020)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Mile Road over N Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.