US Bridges

Gogomain Road over Gogomain River

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · 12 MI E of Pickford · Structure no. 000000000001640

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gogomain Road over Gogomain River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gogomain Road over Gogomain River 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2019. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesGogomain Road
CrossesGogomain River
Location12 MI E of Pickford
RouteCounty Highway 1722
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.1497, -84.12531
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1986)
Projected traffic385 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gogomain Road over Gogomain River built?

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

What condition is Gogomain Road over Gogomain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gogomain Road over Gogomain River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Gogomain Road over Gogomain River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gogomain Road over Gogomain River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.