Clark Bridge Road over Black River
FairCheboygan County, Michigan · Sec 29 T33NR1E · Structure no. 000000000001546
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Bridge Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Bridge Road over Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Bridge Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Bridge Road over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Clark Bridge Road over Black River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Clark Bridge Road over Black River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Bridge Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.