US Bridges

M-28 over Perch River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 3.3 MI W of Watton · Structure no. 000000000000490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,615
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Perch River is a concrete culvert carrying M-28 over Perch River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2018. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesM-28
CrossesPerch River
Location3.3 MI W of Watton
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates46.51841, -88.66328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2007)
Projected traffic2,012 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-28 over Perch River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Perch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over Perch River carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Perch River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m).

Who owns M-28 over Perch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.