US Bridges

Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River

GoodPosted for load

Delta County, Michigan · 14 MI N of Nahma JCT · Structure no. 000000000002126

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRoute 442 FH76
CrossesSturgeon River
Location14 MI N of Nahma JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.03932, -86.75234
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon 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 Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 442 FH76 over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.