US Bridges

Black River Road over Black River

Good

Cheboygan County, Michigan · Bet Sec 11&12 T33N R1E · Structure no. 000000000001534

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black River Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black River Road over Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesBlack River Road
CrossesBlack River
LocationBet Sec 11&12 T33N R1E
RouteCounty Highway 1695
Coordinates45.26317, -84.26681
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Black River Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black River Road over Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Black River Road over Black River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Black River Road over Black River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Black River Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.