US Bridges

US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River

Fair

Emmet County, Michigan · S Lts of Pellston · Structure no. 000000000002449

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,952
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River is a concrete slab carrying US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-31|STIMSON ST
CrossesMaple River
LocationS Lts of Pellston
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates45.54009, -84.783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,952 (2007)
Projected traffic9,685 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River carry?

About 5,952 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-31|STIMSON ST over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.