Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Prevo RD · Structure no. 000000000000722
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 486
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2020. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain 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 2024.
How much traffic does Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain carry?
About 486 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kaiser-Tower Road over Fraser-Garfield Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.