US Bridges

Skanee Road over Ravine River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 11 MI NE of Lanse · Structure no. 000000000000505

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skanee Road over Ravine River is a concrete culvert carrying Skanee Road over Ravine River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSkanee Road
CrossesRavine River
Location11 MI NE of Lanse
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyBaraga County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.84061, -88.25183
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2014)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Skanee Road over Ravine River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skanee Road over Ravine 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 Skanee Road over Ravine River carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Skanee Road over Ravine River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m).

Who owns Skanee Road over Ravine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.