Gower Road over Coldwater River

Poor Condition126 years old111 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBranch
LocationUnion Twp Sec 10-15
CarriesGower Road
CrossesColdwater River
Coordinates42.04329, -85.11619

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck2 (Critical)
Superstructure2 (Critical)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length81.0 ft (24.7 m)
Max Span77.8 ft (23.7 m)
Deck Width13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Deck Area101.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic111 (2004)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001179

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