US Bridges

Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 9 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000002993

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesRoddis Road
CrossesLindsley Lake Channel
LocationSec 9 Watersmeet Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2775
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.22263, -89.42869
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel 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 Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Roddis Road over Lindsley Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.