Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River
PoorGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 21 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000002987
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 329 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chaney Lake Road over Little 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 Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River carry?
About 329 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Chaney Lake Road over Little Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.