Fraser Road over Railroad Drain
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Cottage Grov · Structure no. 000000000000728
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fraser Road over Railroad Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fraser Road over Railroad Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fraser Road over Railroad Drain built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fraser Road over Railroad 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 Fraser Road over Railroad Drain carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fraser Road over Railroad Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fraser Road over Railroad Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.