US Bridges

Coleman Road over Big Salt River

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Macnelly · Structure no. 000000000006944

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,113
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Big Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Coleman Road over Big Salt River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,462 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

CarriesColeman Road
CrossesBig Salt River
Location0.4 MI N of Macnelly
RouteCounty Highway 5605
Coordinates43.69, -84.58784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2006)
Projected traffic3,462 by 2026
Trucks7%
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 Big Salt River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Road over Big Salt 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 Big Salt River carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Big Salt River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Big Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.