FISHING LOOP ROAD
Carrying FISHING LOOP ROAD over F TO E SPILLWAY
SEC 20 T45N R13W, Schoolcraft, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FISHING LOOP ROAD
The FISHING LOOP ROAD bridge in Schoolcraft, Michigan carries FISHING LOOP ROAD over F TO E SPILLWAY. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FISHING LOOP ROAD compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.4 m (11 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000031510-00153
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FISHING LOOP 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 FISHING LOOP ROAD against other structures in Schoolcraft 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 FISHING LOOP ROAD?
FISHING LOOP ROAD in Schoolcraft, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FISHING LOOP ROAD inspected?
FISHING LOOP 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FISHING LOOP 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 FISHING LOOP ROAD?
FISHING LOOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FISHING LOOP ROAD?
FISHING LOOP ROAD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is FISHING LOOP ROAD and does age affect safety?
FISHING LOOP ROAD was built in 1954, making it 72 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.
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