US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Falls River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 1.0 MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000012759

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Falls River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golf Course Road over Falls River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesFalls River
Location1.0 MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.72259, -88.44727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course Road over Falls River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road over Falls River 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 Golf Course Road over Falls River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Falls River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Road over Falls River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.