Bear River Road over Bear River
GoodCharlevoix County, Michigan · 1.5 Miles East of US 131 · Structure no. 000000000001485
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River Road over Bear River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear River Road over Bear River in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2021. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear River Road over Bear River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear River Road over Bear 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 Bear River Road over Bear River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bear River Road over Bear River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River Road over Bear River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.