Boardman Road over Boardman River
FairKalkaska County, Michigan · South Boardman · Structure no. 000000000004697
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boardman Road over Boardman River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boardman Road over Boardman River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boardman Road over Boardman River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boardman Road over Boardman River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Boardman Road over Boardman River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Boardman Road over Boardman River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Boardman Road over Boardman River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.