Pelkie Road over Otter River
GoodBaraga County, Michigan · 10 MI NW of Baraga · Structure no. 000000000000513
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 794
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pelkie Road over Otter River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pelkie Road over Otter 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pelkie Road over Otter River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pelkie Road over Otter 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 Pelkie Road over Otter River carry?
About 794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pelkie Road over Otter River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pelkie Road over Otter River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.