US Bridges

M-13 over S Br Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000384

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-13 over S Br Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-13 over S Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 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 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2018. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesM-13
CrossesS Br Pine River
Location3.0 MI S of Standish
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.94457, -83.96662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2007)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-13 over S Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is M-13 over S Br Pine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-13 over S Br Pine River carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-13 over S Br Pine River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns M-13 over S Br Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.