US Bridges

Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River

Good

Charlevoix County, Michigan · 0.75 MI S of Boyne Falls · Structure no. 000000000001482

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 86% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2021. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBoyne Mountain RD
CrossesBoyne River
Location0.75 MI S of Boyne Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.15761, -84.92136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2001)
Projected traffic542 by 2021
Trucks86%
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 Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 86% are trucks.

How long is Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Boyne Mountain RD over Boyne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.