US Bridges

Route 434 over Day S River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SW of Brampton · Structure no. 000000000002119

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 434 over Day S River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 434 over Day S River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute 434
CrossesDay S River
Location1.5 MI SW of Brampton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.91791, -87.08835
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route 434 over Day S River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Route 434 over Day S 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 Route 434 over Day S River carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Route 434 over Day S River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 434 over Day S River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.