US Bridges

Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · At Beaufort Lake · Structure no. 000000000013895

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeaufort Lake RD
CrossesSpurr River
LocationAt Beaufort Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.54639, -88.18667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr 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 Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Beaufort Lake RD over Spurr River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.