US Bridges

Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Ironwood Twp · Structure no. 000000000003009

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
190
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2024. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVanderhagen Road
CrossesNorth Br Spring Creek
LocationSec 27-28 Ironwood Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.52926, -90.17684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2004)
Projected traffic230 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek 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 Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek?

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 Vanderhagen Road over North Br Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.