Lakeshore Drive over Black River
PoorPosted for loadAlcona County, Michigan · Village of Black River · Structure no. 000000000000018
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeshore Drive over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeshore Drive over Black River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2023. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lakeshore Drive over Black River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Black River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lakeshore Drive over Black River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.