Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River
FairHoughton County, Michigan · 2.0 MI So of Chassell · Structure no. 000000000003418
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sturgeon River RD over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.