Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain
PoorPosted for loadArenac County, Michigan · 500 Ft N of Noggle Road · Structure no. 000000000000457
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain 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 Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lentner Road over Big Creek a Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.