US Bridges

Taylor Dam Road over Fox River

Fair

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of County RD 450 · Structure no. 000000000009716

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Dam Road over Fox River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Dam Road over Fox River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Dam Road
CrossesFox River
Location0.1 MI N of County RD 450
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.42424, -86.07399
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic73 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Dam Road over Fox River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Dam Road over Fox 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 Taylor Dam Road over Fox River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Taylor Dam Road over Fox River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Dam Road over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.