Nickle Plate RD over Prairie Creek

Fair Condition77 years old589 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIonia
Location3 Mi N M21 & 3.4 Mi E M66
CarriesNickle Plate RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Coordinates43.03092, -85.01147

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area137.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic589 (2016)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004028

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