Bh Road over Chocolay River
FairMarquette County, Michigan · 4.5 MI N of Skandia · Structure no. 000000000006567
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Road over Chocolay River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bh Road over Chocolay River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2022. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Road over Chocolay River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Road over Chocolay 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bh Road over Chocolay River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bh Road over Chocolay River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Road over Chocolay River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.