US Bridges

Herman Road over Denomie Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · Lanse Twp Sec 22 · Structure no. 000000000013165

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman Road over Denomie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Herman Road over Denomie Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHerman Road
CrossesDenomie Creek
LocationLanse Twp Sec 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.71945, -88.42461
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.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Herman Road over Denomie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herman Road over Denomie 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 Herman Road over Denomie Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Herman Road over Denomie Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Herman Road over Denomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.