US Bridges

Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River

Fair

Dickinson County, Michigan · 7 MI W & 2 MI N of Felch · Structure no. 000000000002195

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGroveland Mine RD
CrossesW Br Sturgeon River
Location7 MI W & 2 MI N of Felch
RouteCounty Highway 2248
Coordinates46.01337, -87.98
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic139 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Groveland Mine RD over W Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.