40th Street over Baldwin River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Michigan · 2 MI E 1 MI N of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000000005295
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Baldwin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over Baldwin River in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 40th Street over Baldwin River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 40th Street over Baldwin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 40th Street over Baldwin River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is 40th Street over Baldwin River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Baldwin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.