Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Four Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000000676
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,429
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River carry?
About 2,429 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Road over Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.