Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontcalm County, Michigan · 0.75 South of Fenwick RD · Structure no. 000000000007505
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 120 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 2 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Amsden Road over Dickerson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.