US Bridges

Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 2 MI NW of Nestoria · Structure no. 000000000000520

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River is a steel culvert carrying Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesHerman-Nestoria RD
CrossesSturgeon River
Location2 MI NW of Nestoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.5765, -88.2967
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon 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 Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Herman-Nestoria RD over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.