ST Charles Road over Bad River
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Lafayette Twp · Structure no. 000000000003209
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Charles Road over Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Charles Road over Bad River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Charles Road over Bad River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST Charles 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 ST Charles Road over Bad River carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST Charles Road over Bad River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns ST Charles Road over Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.