US Bridges

Front Street over Boardman River

Good

Grand Traverse County, Michigan · In Traverse City · Structure no. 000000000003072

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,681
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Boardman River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Front Street over Boardman River in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 13,681 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,504 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesBoardman River
LocationIn Traverse City
RouteCity Street 2020
Coordinates44.76405, -85.62726
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,681 (2018)
Projected traffic29,504 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over Boardman River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street over Boardman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Boardman River carry?

About 13,681 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Boardman River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Boardman River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.