Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N W Branch Lake · Structure no. 000000000000065
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Round Lake RD FH78 over West Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.