South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River
PoorGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 30 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000002977
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 105 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 4 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.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2006. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is South Boundary RD over Presque Isle 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 South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South Boundary RD over Presque Isle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.