US Bridges

Blackjack Serv DR over Black River

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 1 Bessemer Twp · Structure no. 000000000003004

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackjack Serv DR over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackjack Serv DR over Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesBlackjack Serv DR
CrossesBlack River
LocationSec 1 Bessemer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.50537, -89.99594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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$421,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackjack Serv DR over Black River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackjack Serv DR over Black 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 Blackjack Serv DR over Black River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blackjack Serv DR over Black River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blackjack Serv DR over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.