Byers Road over Ford River
GoodDickinson County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Sagola · Structure no. 000000000002210
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Byers Road over Ford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Byers Road over Ford River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2017. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Byers Road over Ford River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Byers Road over Ford 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Byers Road over Ford River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Byers Road over Ford River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Byers Road over Ford River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.