US Bridges

Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River

Good

Dickinson County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of Hardwood · Structure no. 000000000002208

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp No 3 Road
CrossesE Br Sturgeon River
Location2.5 MI N of Hardwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.00126, -87.69031
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp No 3 Road over E Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Camp No 3 Road over E Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.