S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R
GoodPosted for loadHoughton County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Alston · Structure no. 000000000003410
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R 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 S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S Laird RD L137 over W Br Sturgeon R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.