Fraser Road over Pinconning River
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 1000 Ft N of Neuman RD · Structure no. 000000000000741
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fraser Road over Pinconning River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fraser Road over Pinconning River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fraser Road over Pinconning River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fraser Road over Pinconning River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fraser Road over Pinconning River carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fraser Road over Pinconning River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fraser Road over Pinconning River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.