US Bridges

Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River

GoodPosted for load

Cheboygan County, Michigan · SEC.13/24 T34N R2W · Structure no. 000000000001543

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPigeon River Road
CrossesPigeon River
LocationSEC.13/24 T34N R2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.33047, -84.495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2005)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon River Road over Pigeon 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 Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon River Road over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.