US Bridges

Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Michigan · At Tahquamenon Bay · Structure no. 000000000001643

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2019. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCurley Lewis HWY
CrossesNaomikong Creek
LocationAt Tahquamenon Bay
RouteCounty Highway 1750
Coordinates46.4728, -84.97307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2005)
Projected traffic145 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Curley Lewis HWY over Naomikong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.