US Bridges

State Street over Devils River

Fair

Alpena County, Michigan · 0.3 MI SE of Ossineke · Structure no. 000000000000356

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Devils River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Street over Devils River in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesState Street
CrossesDevils River
Location0.3 MI SE of Ossineke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlpena County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.91978, -83.42228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 State Street over Devils River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Devils River 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 State Street over Devils River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is State Street over Devils River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Devils River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.