US Bridges

Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 2.37 MI W of OLD-41 · Structure no. 000000000014686

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long.

CarriesSturgeon RD
CrossesW Sturgeon Drain
Location2.37 MI W of OLD-41
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates46.86637, -88.53804
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain 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 Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sturgeon RD over W Sturgeon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.