US Bridges

East Shore RD over Trout Brook

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 2.7 MI N of Stagecoach RD · Structure no. 000000000013135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shore RD over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Shore RD over Trout Brook in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2020. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Shore RD
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2.7 MI N of Stagecoach RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.44466, -89.52226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic220 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Shore RD over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shore RD over Trout Brook 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 East Shore RD over Trout Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Shore RD over Trout Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Shore RD over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.