US Bridges

Arvon Road over Silver River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 5 MI E of Lanse · Structure no. 000000000000524

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arvon Road over Silver River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arvon Road over Silver River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesArvon Road
CrossesSilver River
Location5 MI E of Lanse
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.75532, -88.35548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Arvon Road over Silver River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arvon Road over Silver 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 Arvon Road over Silver River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arvon Road over Silver River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arvon Road over Silver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.