US Bridges

Water Street over Pinconning River

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 1100 Ft S of City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000751

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,109
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Pinconning River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Pinconning River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2018. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesPinconning River
Location1100 Ft S of City Limits
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.86081, -83.95944
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (1995)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2018
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Water Street over Pinconning River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Pinconning 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Pinconning River carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Pinconning River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Pinconning River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.