US Bridges

Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 0.7 MI NW of Chip RD · Structure no. 000000000000729

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2024. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Beaver RD
CrossesN Br Kawkawlin River
Location0.7 MI NW of Chip RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65578, -83.96167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2004)
Projected traffic760 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River 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 Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beaver RD over N Br Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.