Poor Condition Bridges in Michigan
1,250 bridges rated Poor condition in Michigan. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 1,250 such bridges in Michigan.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE PORTAGE CREEK | Michigan | 1912 | 70 | 8.5 m | |
| SQUAW CREEK DRAIN | Michigan | 1968 | 70 | 10.0 m | |
| BOGUE CREEK | Michigan | 1941 | 70 | 11.5 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Michigan | 1977 | 70 | 6.9 m | |
| MIDDLE BR OF MACON RIVER | Michigan | 1983 | 69 | 14.6 m | |
| PAINT CREEK | Michigan | 1928 | 69 | 12.5 m | |
| N BR W BR ESCANABA R | Michigan | 1928 | 67 | 7.6 m | |
| NORTHWOOD DRAIN | Michigan | 1926 | 67 | 10.9 m | |
| SUGARCREEK | Michigan | 1988 | 67 | 10.0 m | |
| PLATTE RIVER | Michigan | 1972 | 65 | 7.9 m | |
| SALINE RIVER | Michigan | 1993 | 65 | 32.6 m | |
| BAD CREEK | Michigan | 1920 | 64 | 8.5 m | |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | 1918 | 61 | 7.3 m | |
| I-94 | Michigan | 1959 | 60 | 77.4 m | |
| EMMETT DRAIN | Michigan | 1958 | 59 | 6.4 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Michigan | 1969 | 57 | 8.0 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Michigan | 1970 | 57 | 6.7 m | |
| SCHROEDER BROOK DRAIN | Michigan | 1980 | 57 | 6.1 m | |
| TAMARACK CREEK | Michigan | 1998 | 57 | 7.3 m | |
| DOWAGIAC RIVER | Michigan | 1930 | 56 | 14.3 m | |
| BOVEE DRAIN | Michigan | 1900 | 56 | 7.3 m | |
| PONY CREEK | Michigan | 1939 | 56 | 8.5 m | |
| SWAN CREEK | Michigan | 1974 | 55 | 9.8 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK DRAIN | Michigan | 1976 | 55 | 10.3 m | |
| TAHQUAMENON RIVER | Michigan | 1986 | 54 | 31.7 m | |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Michigan | 1937 | 54 | 7.3 m | |
| BELLE RIVER | Michigan | 1935 | 53 | 17.6 m | |
| BETSIE RIVER | Michigan | 1973 | 52 | 18.2 m | |
| WEEKS DRAIN | Michigan | 1930 | 51 | 10.3 m | |
| JO DRAIN | Michigan | 1938 | 51 | 8.8 m | |
| PICKERAL CREEK | Michigan | 1920 | 51 | 11.2 m | |
| WHITEFISH RIVER | Michigan | 1910 | 50 | 21.3 m | |
| CHARLOTTE RIVER | Michigan | 1907 | 50 | 17.6 m | |
| STONEY CREEK | Michigan | 1984 | 50 | 7.0 m | |
| BRIAR HILL CREEK | Michigan | 1914 | 50 | 10.7 m | |
| LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER | Michigan | 1970 | 50 | 6.3 m | |
| S BRANCH STUTTS CREEK | Michigan | 1996 | 50 | 8.5 m | |
| WAGNER CREEK | Michigan | 1970 | 50 | 6.7 m | |
| NEWTON DRAIN | Michigan | 1920 | 50 | 7.6 m | |
| FISHER LAKE OUTLET | Michigan | 1982 | 50 | 6.4 m | |
| SWAMP RAISIN CREEK | Michigan | 1930 | 50 | 11.5 m | |
| COLDWATER RIVER | Michigan | 1972 | 50 | 9.0 m | |
| RIO GRANDE CREEK | Michigan | 1932 | 50 | 10.9 m | |
| RIO GRANDE CREEK | Michigan | 1932 | 50 | 10.9 m | |
| S BR PERE MARQUETTE RIV | Michigan | 1999 | 50 | 12.6 m | |
| BEAVER CREEK | Michigan | 1925 | 50 | 15.2 m | |
| MCDUFFEE CREEK | Michigan | 1990 | 50 | 9.1 m | |
| LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER | Michigan | 1972 | 50 | 7.2 m | |
| HERNER DRAIN | Michigan | 1970 | 50 | 8.2 m | |
| CARP RIVER | Michigan | 1955 | 50 | 14.8 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.