US Bridges

Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River

Fair

Mason County, Michigan · 1 MI W 0.5 MI S Fountain · Structure no. 000000000006684

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River is a steel culvert carrying Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Road
CrossesN Br Lincoln River
Location1 MI W 0.5 MI S Fountain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMason County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.04201, -86.20068
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2017
Trucks7%
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 Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln 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 Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stephens Road over N Br Lincoln River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.