Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of Section Road · Structure no. 000000000007401
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hicker Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.