US Bridges

Foco Road over N Br Pine River

Poor

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000000452

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foco Road over N Br Pine River is a wood or timber slab carrying Foco Road over N Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 1977. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFoco Road
CrossesN Br Pine River
Location0.3 MI S of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.00168, -83.9269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 1977
Trucks0%
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 Foco Road over N Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foco Road over N Br Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Foco Road over N Br Pine River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Foco Road over N Br Pine River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Foco Road over N Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.