US Bridges

Ericks Road over Huron River

Poor

Baraga County, Michigan · 1.7 MI W of Marquette Col · Structure no. 000000000013703

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ericks Road over Huron River is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ericks Road over Huron River in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEricks Road
CrossesHuron River
Location1.7 MI W of Marquette Col
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates46.86461, -88.08247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic19 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Ericks Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ericks Road over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ericks Road over Huron River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ericks Road over Huron River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ericks Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.