US Bridges

Baldwin Road over Maple River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1MISM21&5 5MI WOFINTERM21 · Structure no. 000000000009809

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,142
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Road over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baldwin Road over Maple River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaldwin Road
CrossesMaple River
Location1MISM21&5 5MI WOFINTERM21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98699, -84.28461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2011)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baldwin Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Road over Maple River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin Road over Maple River carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Road over Maple River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.