US Bridges

Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv

FairPosted for load

Gogebic County, Michigan · Sec 13 Watersmeet Twp · Structure no. 000000000003032

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2018. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Lake Road
CrossesMiddle Br Ontonagon Riv
LocationSec 13 Watersmeet Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.29442, -89.12035
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1998)
Projected traffic28 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv 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 Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Lake Road over Middle Br Ontonagon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.