US Bridges

Deep River over S Branch Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 400 Ft N of Bordeau · Structure no. 000000000000462

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep River over S Branch Pine River is a wood or timber slab carrying Deep River over S Branch Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 1977. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeep River
CrossesS Branch Pine River
Location400 Ft N of Bordeau
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.94077, -83.98651
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic20 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 Deep River over S Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep River over S Branch 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 Deep River over S Branch Pine River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Deep River over S Branch Pine River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deep River over S Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.