US Bridges

Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 24 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2027. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSampson Road
CrossesMcvichie Creek
LocationSec 24 Wakefield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.4497, -89.87537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek 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 Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sampson Road over Mcvichie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.