US Bridges

E. Robinson RD over Maple River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec 34 Center Twp · Structure no. 000000000012800

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Robinson RD over Maple River is a steel culvert carrying E. Robinson RD over Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2023. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE. Robinson RD
CrossesMaple River
LocationSec 34 Center Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.55076, -84.90587
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2003)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2023
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Robinson RD over Maple River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Robinson RD over Maple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. Robinson RD over Maple River carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Robinson RD over Maple River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E. Robinson RD over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.