US Bridges

Beitner Road over Boardman River

Poor

Grand Traverse County, Michigan · 1.3M E of M37 - US31 Intr · Structure no. 000000000003059

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,628
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beitner Road over Boardman River is a steel culvert carrying Beitner Road over Boardman River in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBeitner Road
CrossesBoardman River
Location1.3M E of M37 - US31 Intr
RouteCounty Highway 2844
CountyGrand Traverse County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.67495, -85.63062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,628 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Beitner Road over Boardman River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beitner Road over Boardman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Beitner Road over Boardman River carry?

About 19,628 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Beitner Road over Boardman River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Beitner Road over Boardman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.