Old 27 over Sturgeon River
PoorCheboygan County, Michigan · In Sec 14 T33NR3W · Structure no. 000000000001532
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 27 over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old 27 over Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 27 over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 27 over Sturgeon 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old 27 over Sturgeon River carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Old 27 over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old 27 over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.