Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek
GoodBaraga County, Michigan · 0.5 MI NW of Three Lakes · Structure no. 000000000000526
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek 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 Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ruth Lake Road over Ruth Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.