US Bridges

Bound Road over Waiska River

Good

Chippewa County, Michigan · 6.5 MI N of Kinross · Structure no. 000000000001625

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 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).

CarriesBound Road
CrossesWaiska River
Location6.5 MI N of Kinross
RouteCounty Highway 1739
Coordinates46.34744, -84.55154
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 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 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 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.