US Bridges

Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Sunday Lake · Structure no. 000000000003044

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2010. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNunnemacher ST
CrossesSo Br Little Black River
Location0.25 MI S of Sunday Lake
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.47316, -89.94625
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic250 by 2010
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nunnemacher ST over So Br Little Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.