US Bridges

Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River

PoorClosed to traffic

Bay County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Nine Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River is a steel culvert carrying Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStevenson Road
CrossesS Br Pine River
Location0.5 MI W of Nine Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.969, -84.0703
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.3 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic173 by 2018
Trucks0%
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

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 Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenson Road over S Br Pine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Stevenson Road over S Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.