US Bridges

County Road a 26 over Ford River

Fair

Delta County, Michigan · 2 MI W 1 MI S of Escanaba · Structure no. 000000000002155

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road a 26 over Ford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road a 26 over Ford River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2027. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road a 26
CrossesFord River
Location2 MI W 1 MI S of Escanaba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.69196, -87.14129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 County Road a 26 over Ford River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road a 26 over Ford 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 County Road a 26 over Ford River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road a 26 over Ford River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road a 26 over Ford River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.