US Bridges

Heslop Road over N Br Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Wyatt RD · Structure no. 000000000000458

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heslop Road over N Br Pine River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heslop Road over N Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 118 years old, older 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 1977. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeslop Road
CrossesN Br Pine River
Location0.1 MI S of Wyatt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.01084, -83.98714
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Heslop Road over N Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Heslop Road over N 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 Heslop Road over N Br Pine River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Heslop Road over N Br Pine River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Heslop Road over N Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.