US Bridges

North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River

PoorPosted for load

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 32 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000003000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River is a concrete tee beam carrying North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2018. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesNorth Thayer Road
CrossesCisco Br Ontonagon River
LocationSec 32 Marenisco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2742
Coordinates46.33642, -89.45258
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1998)
Projected traffic46 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon 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 North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns North Thayer Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.