IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek
FairChippewa County, Michigan · Sault Ste Marie at Casino · Structure no. 00000000000F504
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.