US Bridges

Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv

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Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 19 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000003031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2018. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesRuss Road
CrossesMiddle Br Ontonagon Riv
LocationSec 19 Watersmeet Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.27684, -89.24087
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1998)
Projected traffic21 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv 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 Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Russ Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.