US Bridges

Route 430 over Escanaba River

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Cornell · Structure no. 000000000002122

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 430 over Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 430 over Escanaba River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute 430
CrossesEscanaba River
Location0.5 MI N of Cornell
RouteCounty Highway 2144
Coordinates45.97334, -87.24292
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Route 430 over Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Route 430 over Escanaba 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 430 over Escanaba River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Route 430 over Escanaba River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Route 430 over Escanaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.