Bridge Street over Bear River
FairPosted for loadEmmet County, Michigan · In Petoskey · Structure no. 000000000002461
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,382
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Bear River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Bear River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Bear River carry?
About 2,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Bear River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Bear River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.