US Bridges

Barry Road over Bad River

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 3-4 Hamilton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003206

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barry Road over Bad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barry Road over Bad River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2024. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarry Road
CrossesBad River
LocationSec 3-4 Hamilton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28847, -84.429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2004)
Projected traffic240 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Barry Road over Bad River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barry Road over Bad 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 Barry Road over Bad River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barry Road over Bad River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Barry Road over Bad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.