Ransom Road over Bad River
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 8-9 Hamilton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003175
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ransom Road over Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ransom Road over Bad River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2023. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ransom Road over Bad River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ransom Road over Bad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ransom Road over Bad River carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Ransom Road over Bad River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ransom Road over Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.