US Bridges

M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E Strongs Corner · Structure no. 000000000001600

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,802 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesE Br Tahquemenon River
Location0.5 MI E Strongs Corner
RouteState Highway 28
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.34617, -84.95887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2007)
Projected traffic2,802 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 E Br Tahquemenon River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over E Br Tahquemenon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.