Forest Road over Sucker River
GoodAlger County, Michigan · 4 MI E of Grand Marais · Structure no. 000000000000070
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over Sucker River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Road over Sucker 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2015. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Forest Road over Sucker River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Sucker 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 Forest Road over Sucker River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Forest Road over Sucker River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Sucker River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.