Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River
PoorPosted for loadAlcona County, Michigan · 0.9 Miles South of M 72 · Structure no. 000000000000023
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine 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 Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mcconnel Road over East Branch Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.