US Bridges

Dam Road over Boyne River

Fair

Charlevoix County, Michigan · Boyne Valley Twp Sec 5-6 · Structure no. 000000000013164

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dam Road over Boyne River is a other culvert carrying Dam Road over Boyne River in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesDam Road
CrossesBoyne River
LocationBoyne Valley Twp Sec 5-6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.19656, -84.95736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2002)
Projected traffic361 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dam Road over Boyne River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Road over Boyne River 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 Dam Road over Boyne River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dam Road over Boyne River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dam Road over Boyne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.