US Bridges

No Data Entered over Tamarack River

Fair

Gogebic County, Michigan · 8 MI NE of Watersmeet · Structure no. 090706000035387

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Tamarack River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over Tamarack River in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesTamarack River
Location8 MI NE of Watersmeet
RouteFederal Lands Road 4500
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.3051, -89.0491
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Tamarack River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Tamarack River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Tamarack River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is No Data Entered over Tamarack River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Tamarack River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.