US Bridges

Fence River Road over Spruce River

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · Spurr Twp Sec 1 & 2 · Structure no. 000000000013213

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fence River Road over Spruce River is a concrete culvert carrying Fence River Road over Spruce River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFence River Road
CrossesSpruce River
LocationSpurr Twp Sec 1 & 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.49696, -88.13778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fence River Road over Spruce River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fence River Road over Spruce River 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 Fence River Road over Spruce River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fence River Road over Spruce River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Fence River Road over Spruce River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.