WAISKA RIVER TRAIL
Carrying WAISKA RIVER TRAIL over WAISKA RIVER
5 MI SE RACO, Chippewa, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAISKA RIVER TRAIL
The WAISKA RIVER TRAIL bridge in Chippewa, Michigan carries WAISKA RIVER TRAIL over WAISKA RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAISKA RIVER TRAIL compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091004000001047
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 WAISKA RIVER TRAIL 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 WAISKA RIVER TRAIL against other structures in Chippewa 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 WAISKA RIVER TRAIL?
WAISKA RIVER TRAIL in Chippewa, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WAISKA RIVER TRAIL inspected?
WAISKA RIVER TRAIL'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAISKA RIVER TRAIL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WAISKA RIVER TRAIL?
WAISKA RIVER TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAISKA RIVER TRAIL?
WAISKA RIVER TRAIL is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is WAISKA RIVER TRAIL and does age affect safety?
WAISKA RIVER TRAIL was built in 1976, making it 50 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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