Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Rudyard · Structure no. 000000000001636
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2019. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Old Mackinac Trail over Pine 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 Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mackinac Trail over Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.