US Bridges

Greenwood RD over Rifle River

Fair

Ogemaw County, Michigan · 3 MI East of M-33 · Structure no. 000000000008450

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,929
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD over Rifle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD over Rifle River in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,575 by 2026. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood RD
CrossesRifle River
Location3 MI East of M-33
RouteCounty Highway 6504
CountyOgemaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.17988, -84.0735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,929 (2006)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Greenwood RD over Rifle River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood RD over Rifle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD over Rifle River carry?

About 2,929 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Greenwood RD over Rifle River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD over Rifle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.