US Bridges

B-2 Road over Walton River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 0.5 Mi. NW of Cedar River · Structure no. 000000000006838

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-2 Road over Walton River is a steel culvert carrying B-2 Road over Walton River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2019. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesB-2 Road
CrossesWalton River
Location0.5 Mi. NW of Cedar River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.41313, -87.35214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B-2 Road over Walton River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-2 Road over Walton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does B-2 Road over Walton River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is B-2 Road over Walton River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns B-2 Road over Walton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.