Arenac State Road over Rifle River
GoodArenac County, Michigan · 1.5 MI South of Omer · Structure no. 000000000000445
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arenac State Road over Rifle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arenac State Road over Rifle River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2030. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arenac State Road over Rifle River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Arenac State Road over Rifle 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 Rifle River carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arenac State Road over Rifle River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Arenac State Road over Rifle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.