FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CASS ROAD

Carrying CASS ROAD over BOARDMAN RIVER

0.26 MI W OF KEYSTONE RD, Grand Traverse, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CASS ROAD

The CASS ROAD bridge in Grand Traverse, Michigan carries CASS ROAD over BOARDMAN RIVER. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 79.6 meters (261 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,384 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

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

How CASS ROAD compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Michigan bridges
5
Bridges in Grand Traverse
CASS ROAD 36.6 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
79.6 m (261 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,384 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013969

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CASS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CASS ROAD against other structures in Grand Traverse 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 CASS ROAD?

CASS ROAD in Grand Traverse, Michigan has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CASS ROAD inspected?

CASS 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 7,384 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CASS ROAD?

CASS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CASS ROAD?

CASS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CASS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CASS ROAD was built in 2016, making it 10 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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