US Bridges

Melita Road over S Br Pine River

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Bordeau Road · Structure no. 000000000000461

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melita Road over S Br Pine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melita Road over S Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMelita Road
CrossesS Br Pine River
Location0.2 MI S of Bordeau Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.93671, -84.00647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2016)
Projected traffic336 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melita Road over S Br Pine River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melita Road over S Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Melita Road over S Br Pine River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Melita Road over S Br Pine River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Melita Road over S Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.