US Bridges

Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Michigan · 5 MI N 2 MI W Trout Lake · Structure no. 091004000001060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River is a steel culvert carrying Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUsfs RTE 3199
CrossesHendrie River
Location5 MI N 2 MI W Trout Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 3199
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.27447, -85.0705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1998)
Projected traffic15 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River built?

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

What condition is Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Who owns Usfs RTE 3199 over Hendrie River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.