Beaver Road over Waldo Drain
FairBay County, Michigan · 500 Ft W of Eleven MI RD · Structure no. 000000000000679
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Road over Waldo Drain is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Road over Waldo Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Road over Waldo Drain built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver Road over Waldo Drain 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 Beaver Road over Waldo Drain carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.