US Bridges

Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 7.5 MI NW of Baraga · Structure no. 000000000012755

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain is a steel culvert carrying Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFroberg RD
CrossesSturgeon Slough Drain
Location7.5 MI NW of Baraga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.83684, -88.58618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2014)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain 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 Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Froberg RD over Sturgeon Slough Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.