Sand Lake Road over Sand River
FairPosted for loadAlger County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Sand River · Structure no. 000000000000078
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Lake Road over Sand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Lake Road over Sand River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Lake Road over Sand River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Lake Road over Sand River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sand Lake Road over Sand River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Sand Lake Road over Sand River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Lake Road over Sand River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.