Beaufort Lake Rd over Spurr River
Baraga County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Beaufort Lake Rd over Spurr River in Baraga County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 53 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 42 of the 68 inventoried bridges in Baraga County rated good (61.8%); 5 (7.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete culvert |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | at Beaufort Lake |
| NBI structure number | 000000000013895 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Baraga County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-41 over Falls River | 1960 | 8,034 | Fair |
| Main Street over Linden Creek | 2004 | 6,570 | Good |
| US-41 over Bayou & Blk Water Creek | 1933 | 5,182 | Poor |
| US-41 over Little Carp River | 1937 | 3,883 | Fair |
| US-41 over Sturgeon River | 1947 | 3,585 | Poor |
| US-41 over Taylor Creek | 1951 | 3,585 | Good |
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