Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River
FairPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI SW Old Beaver RD · Structure no. 000000000000677
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 438
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?
About 438 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Chip Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.