US Bridges

CR 442 over Fishdam River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 5.6 MI E of CR 437 · Structure no. 000000000014707

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 over Fishdam River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 442 over Fishdam River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCR 442
CrossesFishdam River
Location5.6 MI E of CR 437
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.04144, -86.57985
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 CR 442 over Fishdam River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 442 over Fishdam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 442 over Fishdam River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 442 over Fishdam River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns CR 442 over Fishdam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.