US Bridges

County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River

Fair

Dickinson County, Michigan · 6 MI N & 7 MI E of Ralph · Structure no. 000000000002205

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2017. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 3
CrossesW Br Escanaba River
Location6 MI N & 7 MI E of Ralph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.18531, -87.63385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic75 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 3 over W Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 3 over W Br Escanaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.