Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontcalm County, Michigan · Intr Amsden & Nelson RD · Structure no. 000000000007506
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2023. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Road over Dickerson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.