US Bridges

Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · .15 M E NW Cor Sec 25 T15 · Structure no. 000000000004364

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeal City Road
CrossesNorth Br Chippewa River
Location.15 M E NW Cor Sec 25 T15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66918, -84.86599
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beal City Road over North Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.