US Bridges

S. Forman RD over Baldwin River

Fair

Lake County, Michigan · 0.2 MI North of 36th ST · Structure no. 000000000014714

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Forman RD over Baldwin River is a steel culvert carrying S. Forman RD over Baldwin River in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Forman RD
CrossesBaldwin River
Location0.2 MI North of 36th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.9264, -85.8017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S. Forman RD over Baldwin River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Forman RD over Baldwin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S. Forman RD over Baldwin River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is S. Forman RD over Baldwin River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns S. Forman RD over Baldwin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.