US Bridges

Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet

FairPosted for load

Barry County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Enzian Road · Structure no. 000000000000573

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2023. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGuernsey Lake Road
CrossesCrystal Lake Outlet
Location0.5 MI E of Enzian Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.54476, -85.49546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2003)
Projected traffic250 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Guernsey Lake Road over Crystal Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.