Chip Road over Kawkawlin River
FairBay County, Michigan · 200 Ft E of Nine Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000000745
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chip Road over Kawkawlin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chip Road over Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2024. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chip Road over Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chip 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 Chip Road over Kawkawlin River carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chip Road over Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chip Road over Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.