Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River
GoodHoughton County, Michigan · 1 1/2MILES S of Chassel · Structure no. 000000000003417
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2013. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 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 Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sturgeon River RD over Branch of Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.