US Bridges

Johnson Road over Black River

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 3-4 Erwin Twp · Structure no. 000000000002985

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Road over Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2016. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesBlack River
LocationSec 3-4 Erwin Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.41034, -90.05257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1998)
Projected traffic275 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Black River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road 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 Johnson Road over Black River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Johnson Road over Black River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.