US Bridges

Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Pickford · Structure no. 000000000001639

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGogomain Road
CrossesE Br Munuscong R
Location1 MI E of Pickford
RouteCounty Highway 1722
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.15794, -84.34462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2020)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gogomain Road over E Br Munuscong R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.