Route 535 over Bark River
FairDelta County, Michigan · 10 MI SW of Escanaba · Structure no. 000000000002129
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 535 over Bark River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 535 over Bark River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 535 over Bark River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 535 over Bark 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 535 over Bark River carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Route 535 over Bark River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 535 over Bark River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.