US Bridges

Route 430 over Days River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 1.5 MI West of M 35 · Structure no. 000000000002124

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 430 over Days River is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Route 430 over Days River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRoute 430
CrossesDays River
Location1.5 MI West of M 35
RouteCounty Highway 2144
Coordinates45.98541, -87.14058
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 430 over Days River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 430 over Days 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 430 over Days River carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 430 over Days River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Route 430 over Days River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.