EAST-WEST RD
Carrying EAST-WEST RD over NAOMIKONG CR
10 MI N OF STRONGS, Chippewa, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST-WEST RD
The EAST-WEST RD bridge in Chippewa, Michigan carries EAST-WEST RD over NAOMIKONG CR. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST-WEST RD compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1947
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091004000001058
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
EAST-WEST RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EAST-WEST RD against other structures in Chippewa and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST-WEST RD?
EAST-WEST RD in Chippewa, Michigan has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST-WEST RD inspected?
EAST-WEST RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST-WEST RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST-WEST RD?
EAST-WEST RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST-WEST RD?
EAST-WEST RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is EAST-WEST RD and does age affect safety?
EAST-WEST RD was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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