US Bridges

Beal City Road over South Br Salt River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.5 Mile E of Loomis RD · Structure no. 000000000004347

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal City Road over South Br Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beal City Road over South Br Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBeal City Road
CrossesSouth Br Salt River
Location0.5 Mile E of Loomis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66982, -84.6574
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beal City Road over South Br Salt River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal City Road over South Br Salt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beal City Road over South Br Salt River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Beal City Road over South Br Salt River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Beal City Road over South Br Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.