Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Wheeler RD · Structure no. 000000000000746
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2020. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Eight Mile Road over Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.