US Bridges

Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north)

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 2.0 MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000013179

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north) in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMenge Creek RD
CrossesMenge Creek (north)
Location2.0 MI South of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.73084, -88.5061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic105 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north) 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 Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north) carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Menge Creek RD over Menge Creek (north)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.