Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 2 MI E of W Br Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000000064
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2019. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Round Lake RD FH78 over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.