US Bridges

Beal City Road over S Br Salt River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.8 Mile E of Leaton RD · Structure no. 000000000004350

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal City Road over S Br Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beal City Road over S Br Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeal City Road
CrossesS Br Salt River
Location0.8 Mile E of Leaton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.66983, -84.69301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2011)
Projected traffic136 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal City Road over S 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 May 2024.

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

About 111 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beal City Road over S Br Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.