US Bridges

9 Mile RD over Pine River

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 400 Ft S of Brennon RD · Structure no. 000000000014340

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Mile RD over Pine River is a concrete slab carrying 9 Mile RD over Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries9 Mile RD
CrossesPine River
Location400 Ft S of Brennon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.02119, -84.06554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9 Mile RD over Pine River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 Mile RD over 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 9 Mile RD over Pine River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9 Mile RD over Pine River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 9 Mile RD over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.