Lake Street over Bear River
GoodEmmet County, Michigan · In Petoskey · Structure no. 000000000002462
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Bear River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Street over Bear River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2015. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over Bear River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Street over Bear River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Bear River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over Bear River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.