US Bridges

Arenac State Road over Pine River

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 3 Miles East of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000444

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arenac State Road over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arenac State Road over Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 85 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArenac State Road
CrossesPine River
Location3 Miles East of Standish
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates43.98522, -83.88764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2010)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arenac State Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Arenac State Road over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Arenac State Road over Pine River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arenac State Road over Pine River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arenac State Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.