Old County Road over Black River
PoorClosed to trafficGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 13 Bessemer Twp · Structure no. 000000000002976
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 391
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old County Road over Black River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Old County Road over Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 391 by 2018. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old County Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old County Road over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old County Road over Black River carry?
About 391 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Old County Road over Black River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old County Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.