US Bridges

Beaver Road over Waldo Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E Eleven Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000000681

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeaver Road
CrossesWaldo Drain
Location0.4 MI E Eleven Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 938
Coordinates43.66828, -84.10099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 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
Trucks12%
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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Road over Waldo Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 12% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Beaver Road over Waldo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.