Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou
PoorPosted for loadMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Lau RD · Structure no. 000000000007694
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Life Guard Road over Sadony Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.