FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DAUBER ROAD

Carrying DAUBER ROAD over FAWN RIVER

NOBLE TWP SEC 18, Branch, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DAUBER ROAD

The DAUBER ROAD bridge in Branch, Michigan carries DAUBER ROAD over FAWN RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 315 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DAUBER ROAD compares

▼ 24.5
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Michigan bridges
9
Bridges in Branch · 3 in Poor condition
DAUBER ROAD 17.2 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
315 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001122

How to read this record

DAUBER ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare DAUBER ROAD against other structures in Branch and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DAUBER ROAD?

DAUBER ROAD in Branch, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DAUBER ROAD inspected?

DAUBER ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 315 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAUBER ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DAUBER ROAD?

DAUBER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DAUBER ROAD?

DAUBER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DAUBER ROAD and does age affect safety?

DAUBER ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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