Pelkie Road over Silver River
PoorPosted for loadBaraga County, Michigan · 7 MI W of Baraga · Structure no. 000000000000511
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 853
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pelkie Road over Silver River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pelkie Road over Silver River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 853 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pelkie Road over Silver River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pelkie Road over Silver River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Pelkie Road over Silver River carry?
About 853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pelkie Road over Silver River?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pelkie Road over Silver River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.