US Bridges

Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 5 Miles South of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000000440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesSouth Br.Pine River
Location5 Miles South of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.94891, -84.02658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Road over South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Road over South Br.Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.