US Bridges

Bass Lake RD over Indian River

Good

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of County RD 437 · Structure no. 000000000009715

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Lake RD over Indian River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bass Lake RD over Indian River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBass Lake RD
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1 MI S of County RD 437
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.18633, -86.45739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2015)
Projected traffic121 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Bass Lake RD over Indian River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Lake RD over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Lake RD over Indian River carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bass Lake RD over Indian River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Lake RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.