South Main Street over Falls River
GoodBaraga County, Michigan · Village of Lanse · Structure no. 000000000013502
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 381
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Falls River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Main Street over Falls River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Falls River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street over Falls 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Falls River carry?
About 381 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Falls River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Falls River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.