Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River
PoorHoughton County, Michigan · 1.8 MI N of N Laird RD · Structure no. 000000000013725
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hazel Swamp Road over W Br Otter River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the Other State Agency.