Route 519 over Escanaba River
FairPosted for loadDelta County, Michigan · 0.7 Miles NE of Cornell · Structure no. 000000000002137
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 344 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 519 over Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 519 over Escanaba River in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 519 over Escanaba River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 519 over Escanaba 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 519 over Escanaba River carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Route 519 over Escanaba River?
The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 519 over Escanaba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.