US Bridges

Homer Road over Chippewa River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Prairie Road · Structure no. 000000000006955

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,145
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer Road over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homer Road over Chippewa River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,673 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHomer Road
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.3 MI N of Prairie Road
RouteCounty Highway 5657
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.60114, -84.33053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,145 (2015)
Projected traffic4,673 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Homer Road over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Homer Road over Chippewa River carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Homer Road over Chippewa River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Homer Road over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.