US Bridges

Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek

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Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 4 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000002988

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2018. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPresque Isle Road
CrossesPlanters Creek
LocationSec 4 Wakefield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2741
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.50469, -89.93627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (1998)
Projected traffic544 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Presque Isle Road over Planters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.