US Bridges

S Black River RD over Black River

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 4-9 Erwin Twp · Structure no. 000000000002984

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Black River RD over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Black River RD over Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS Black River RD
CrossesBlack River
LocationSec 4-9 Erwin Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.4055, -90.06075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$494,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Black River RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Black River RD over Black 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 S Black River RD over Black River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is S Black River RD over Black River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Black River RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.