Balcom RD over Alder Creek
GoodPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 3.3 MI S of Ovid · Structure no. 000000000009850
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balcom RD over Alder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balcom RD over Alder Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balcom RD over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balcom RD over Alder Creek 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 Balcom RD over Alder Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Balcom RD over Alder Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Balcom RD over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.