US Bridges

Beaver Road over Waldo Drain

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 100 Ft E of Eleven MI RD · Structure no. 000000000000680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,557
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Road over Waldo Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Road over Waldo Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Road
CrossesWaldo Drain
Location100 Ft E of Eleven MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 938
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66831, -84.10743
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,557 (2000)
Projected traffic2,491 by 2020
Trucks10%
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 Beaver Road over Waldo Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 1,557 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?

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

Who owns Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.