Afton Road over Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadCheboygan County, Michigan · Between Sec 1&2 T34NR2W · Structure no. 000000000001529
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Afton Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Afton Road over Pigeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Afton Road over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Afton Road over Pigeon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Afton Road over Pigeon River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Afton Road over Pigeon River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Afton Road over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.