US Bridges

Coleman Road over Chippewa River

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of School RD (e) · Structure no. 000000000006943

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,114
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleman Road over Chippewa River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,579 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman Road
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.1 MI S of School RD (e)
RouteCounty Highway 5605
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.61667, -84.58834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2019)
Projected traffic2,579 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 Coleman Road over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coleman Road over Chippewa River carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Chippewa River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.