Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River
PoorPosted for loadAlger County, Michigan · 5 MI W & 2 MI S Traunik · Structure no. 000000000000072
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River is a steel truss - thru carrying Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2015. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Alec Johnson Road over Whitefish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.