US Bridges

Presque Isle Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000002990

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presque Isle Road over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Presque Isle Road over Jackson 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPresque Isle Road
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationSec 27-28 Wakefield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2727
Coordinates46.53552, -89.92891
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2012)
Projected traffic654 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Presque Isle Road over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Presque Isle Road over Jackson 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 Jackson Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Presque Isle Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Presque Isle Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.