Murphy Road over Murphy River
GoodBaraga County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of Covington · Structure no. 000000000000517
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Murphy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy Road over Murphy River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over Murphy River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road over Murphy 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 Murphy Road over Murphy River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Murphy River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Murphy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.