Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River
Livingston County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nicholson Road over Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 880 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 95 of the 165 inventoried bridges in Livingston County rated fair (57.6%); 23 (13.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Status change: newly posted for load since 2024.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | Sec 4-5 Handy Twp |
| NBI structure number | 000000000005828 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Livingston County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-23 over M-36 | 1960 | 64,800 | Poor |
| I-96 WB Cd over US-23 SB | 2016 | 51,600 | Good |
| I-96 WB over US-23 SB | 2015 | 51,600 | Fair |
| I-96 EB over US-23 NB | 2015 | 51,600 | Fair |
| I-96 WB over US-23 NB | 2015 | 51,600 | Fair |
| I-96 EB Cd over US-23 SB | 2016 | 51,588 | Good |
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