Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River
PoorClosed to trafficBay County, Michigan · 3 MI N 3.5 MI W of Crump · Structure no. 000000000000688
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2020. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erickson Road over N Br 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 2023.
How much traffic does Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Erickson Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.