US Bridges

Weiss Road over Devils Lake

Fair

Alpena County, Michigan · 0.6 MI SE of U.S.23 · Structure no. 000000000000350

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weiss Road over Devils Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Weiss Road over Devils Lake in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWeiss Road
CrossesDevils Lake
Location0.6 MI SE of U.S.23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlpena County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.15548, -83.41801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weiss Road over Devils Lake built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weiss Road over Devils Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Weiss Road over Devils Lake carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Weiss Road over Devils Lake?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Weiss Road over Devils Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.