US Bridges

Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Michigan · 3.5 MI SE of Pickford · Structure no. 000000000001660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River is a steel culvert carrying Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2019. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesPennington Road
CrossesEast Br Munuscong River
Location3.5 MI SE of Pickford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.12043, -84.32142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1990)
Projected traffic20 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong 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 Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pennington Road over East Br Munuscong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.