US Bridges

Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River

PoorClosed to traffic

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 15 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000003027

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2018. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiller Road
CrossesCisco Br Ontonagon River
LocationSec 15 Watersmeet Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.30206, -89.41625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (1998)
Projected traffic11 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon 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 Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Cisco Br Ontonagon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.