Lattice tower 1273831 — Bridgman, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273831 — lattice tower near Bridgman, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273831 is a 111 m (365 ft) lattice tower near Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 3, 2011. It is registered to SBA GC Towers, LLC, which holds 118 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1273831 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673178 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 3, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-5541-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0022984884
Holds 118 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8619 Gast Rd (MI 15914-A)
- City
- Bridgman
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49106
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 41.96200, -86.53975
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1273831 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1273831 is about 56% above the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 50% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 53% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 106 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 111 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 199 m, which puts the top of the structure 310 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1273831, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bridgman in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.96200, -86.53975, with the site address filed as "8619 Gast Rd (MI 15914-A)". Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1273831 on Sep 3, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1273831?
The FCC record lists SBA GC Towers, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022984884. Across the registry it holds 118 structure registrations, the 170th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 21 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-5541-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1273831?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (365 ft), and 310 m (1,018 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1273831?
The registered owner is SBA GC Towers, LLC, which holds 118 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1273831?
It is located near Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan at 8619 Gast Rd (MI 15914-A) (41.96200, -86.53975). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 3, 2011.
What type of structure is 1273831?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1273831, Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/bridgman-1273831 (data as of October 13, 2026).