US Bridges

19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River

FairPosted for load

Mecosta County, Michigan · 0.9 MI W of M-66 · Structure no. 000000000006771

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River is a wood or timber slab carrying 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19 Mile Road
CrossesW Branch Chippewa River
Location0.9 MI W of M-66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMecosta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.74155, -85.16312
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2020)
Projected traffic484 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa 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 2023.

How much traffic does 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Mile Road over W Branch Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.