US Bridges

Batterson Road over Au Sable River

Good

Crawford County, Michigan · 1.5 MI South of Frederic · Structure no. 000000000002073

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batterson Road over Au Sable River is a wood or timber slab carrying Batterson Road over Au Sable River in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2010. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBatterson Road
CrossesAu Sable River
Location1.5 MI South of Frederic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.7572, -84.76083
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1981)
Projected traffic200 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batterson Road over Au Sable River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batterson Road over Au Sable 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 Batterson Road over Au Sable River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Batterson Road over Au Sable River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Batterson Road over Au Sable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.