US Bridges

Dauber Road over Fawn River

PoorPosted for load

Branch County, Michigan · Noble Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000001122

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dauber Road over Fawn River is a steel culvert carrying Dauber Road over Fawn River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDauber Road
CrossesFawn River
LocationNoble Twp Sec 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.77659, -85.2867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2004)
Projected traffic372 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dauber Road over Fawn River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dauber Road over Fawn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dauber Road over Fawn River carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dauber Road over Fawn River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Dauber Road over Fawn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.