US Bridges

Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River

Good

Mason County, Michigan · 1.25 MI E of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000013633

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River is a concrete culvert carrying Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFountain RD
CrossesN Br Lincoln River
Location1.25 MI E of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.04861, -86.22361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Fountain RD over N Br Lincoln River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.