US Bridges

Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Algansee Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000001139

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,028
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,013 by 2026. 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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CarriesFremont Road
CrossesLake Bartholemew Channel
LocationAlgansee Twp Sec 7
RouteCounty Highway 1275
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.87521, -84.93538
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2006)
Projected traffic3,013 by 2026
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 Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont 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 Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Road over Lake Bartholemew Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.