US Bridges

Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek

Fair

Baraga County, Michigan · 5.5 MI NE of Skanee · Structure no. 000000000012756

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLower Skanee Road
CrossesGulskoog Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Skanee
RouteCounty Highway 7760
Coordinates46.89508, -88.12218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2014)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lower Skanee Road over Gulskoog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.