US Bridges

M-28 over Hendrie River

Poor

Chippewa County, Michigan · 2.4 MI E of Luce CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001599

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Hendrie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-28 over Hendrie River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,246 by 2018. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesHendrie River
Location2.4 MI E of Luce CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.31727, -85.19528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2007)
Projected traffic3,246 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-28 over Hendrie River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Hendrie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M-28 over Hendrie River carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Hendrie River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Hendrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.