Orchard Beach Road over Black River
PoorPosted for loadCheboygan County, Michigan · Between Sec 26&35 T37NR1W · Structure no. 000000000001531
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Beach Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Beach Road over Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Beach Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Beach Road over Black 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 Orchard Beach Road over Black River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Orchard Beach Road over Black River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Beach Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.