US Bridges

Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 14 Erwin Twp · Structure no. 000000000002979

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buskirk Road
CrossesMontreal River
LocationSec 14 Erwin Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2719
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.38742, -90.14136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (1998)
Projected traffic183 by 2018
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buskirk Road over Montreal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buskirk Road over Montreal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.