Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel
FairPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Algansee Twp Sec 5 · Structure no. 000000000001111
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2011. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fisher Road over Marble Lake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Fisher Road over Marble Lake Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.