Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R
PoorChippewa County, Michigan · 17 MI S of Sault Ste Mari · Structure no. 000000000001629
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2019. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R 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 Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Little Munuscong R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.