Bound Road over Waiska River
FairChippewa County, Michigan · 7 MI N of Kinross · Structure no. 000000000001624
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bound Road over Waiska River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bound Road over Waiska River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bound Road over Waiska River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bound Road over Waiska 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bound Road over Waiska River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bound Road over Waiska River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bound Road over Waiska River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.