North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River
PoorChippewa County, Michigan · 14 MI NW of Eckerman · Structure no. 000000000001619
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2019. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Hulbert Road over Tahquamenon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.