US Bridges

Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Ovid Twp Sec 12-13 · Structure no. 000000000001110

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,435
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Road
CrossesLake Bartholemew Channel
LocationOvid Twp Sec 12-13
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.86914, -84.9427
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2007)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2027
Trucks4%
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 Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Central Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.