US Bridges

Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River

Good

Dickinson County, Michigan · Felch Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000014377

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Grade RD
CrossesE Br Sturgeon River
LocationFelch Twp Sec 35
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyDickinson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.07384, -87.89612
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic7 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Grade RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Grade RD over E Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.