US Bridges

Ferris Road over Pine River

PoorPosted for load

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 32 Sumner Twp · Structure no. 000000000003155

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferris Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferris Road over Pine River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2023. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFerris Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec 32 Sumner Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29921, -84.81575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2003)
Projected traffic990 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferris Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferris Road over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ferris Road over Pine River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Ferris Road over Pine River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ferris Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.