US Bridges

S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River

Good

Chippewa County, Michigan · 0.44 MI N of M-28 · Structure no. 000000000014640

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River is a wood or timber slab carrying S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2022. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesS Salt Point RD
CrossesE Br Tahquamenon River
Location0.44 MI N of M-28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.35249, -84.96916
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2022
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Salt Point RD over E Br Tahquamenon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.