US Bridges

Fraser Road over Kawkawlin River

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of N Union RD · Structure no. 000000000000738

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Road over Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fraser Road over Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFraser Road
CrossesKawkawlin River
Location0.6 MI N of N Union RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.61841, -84.01146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic439 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Kawkawlin River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraser Road over 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 Kawkawlin River carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fraser Road over Kawkawlin River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fraser Road over Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.