Blackjack Road over Little Black River
FairGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 12 Bessemer Twp · Structure no. 000000000003003
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackjack Road over Little Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackjack Road over Little Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2020. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackjack Road over Little Black River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackjack Road over Little Black River 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 Blackjack Road over Little Black River carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blackjack Road over Little Black River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blackjack Road over Little Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.