Garfield Road over Waldo Drain
GoodBay County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Beaver RD · Structure no. 000000000000697
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,253
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Road over Waldo Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield Road over Waldo Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,605 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Road over Waldo Drain built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Garfield 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 Garfield Road over Waldo Drain carry?
About 2,253 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Road over Waldo Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Road over Waldo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.