Fence Lake Road over Spruce River
GoodBaraga County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Three Lakes · Structure no. 000000000000525
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fence Lake Road over Spruce River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fence Lake Road over Spruce River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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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 Fence Lake Road over Spruce River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fence Lake Road over Spruce 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 Fence Lake Road over Spruce River carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fence Lake Road over Spruce River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fence Lake Road over Spruce River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.