Meridian Road over North Br Chippewa River
Isabella County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Meridian Road over North Br Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 85 of the 183 inventoried bridges in Isabella County rated good (46.4%); 26 (14.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | Sec 19W Union Twp |
| NBI structure number | 000000000004375 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Isabella County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickard Avenue over Chippewa River | 1979 | 16,211 | Fair |
| M-20 over Chippewa River | 1996 | 10,842 | Good |
| US-127 NB over Little Salt River | 1961 | 10,457 | Fair |
| US-127 SB over Little Salt River | 1961 | 10,457 | Fair |
| Mission Road over Ann Arbor Railroad | 2005 | 9,200 | Good |
| Mission Road over North Br Chippewa River | 2008 | 9,019 | Good |
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