US Bridges

Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River

Good

Grand Traverse County, Michigan · Sect 35 Whitewater Twp · Structure no. 000000000014600

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River is a wood or timber slab carrying Broomhead Road over N Br 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroomhead Road
CrossesN Br Boardman River
LocationSect 35 Whitewater Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Traverse County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.69, -85.3672
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River built?

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

What condition is Broomhead Road over N Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broomhead Road over N Br Boardman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.