Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River
PoorGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 6-21 Marenisco Twp · Structure no. 000000000003017
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2037. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kimberly Road over Presque Isle 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 Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kimberly Road over Presque Isle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.