US Bridges

Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · At River RD · Structure no. 000000000000727

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2020. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFraser Road
CrossesN Br Kawkawlin River
LocationAt River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.70043, -84.00822
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2000)
Projected traffic335 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River 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 Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fraser Road over N Br Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.