US Bridges

Lake Street over Boyne River

Fair

Charlevoix County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of M-75 · Structure no. 000000000013498

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Boyne River is a steel culvert carrying Lake Street over Boyne River in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesBoyne River
Location0.2 MI W of M-75
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.21516, -85.01468
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2004)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lake Street over Boyne River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Street over Boyne River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Boyne River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Lake Street over Boyne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.