US Bridges

Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 33 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000002997

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCopps Mine Road
CrossesPresque Isle River
LocationSec 33 Marenisco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.4303, -89.68136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$771,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River 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 Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Copps Mine Road over Presque Isle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.