US Bridges

Paradise RD over Pilgrim River

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · Portage Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000014295

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,903
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Pilgrim River is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise RD over Pilgrim River in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,903 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesParadise RD
CrossesPilgrim River
LocationPortage Twp Sec 7
RouteCounty Highway 3149
Coordinates47.08411, -88.55053
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,903 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Paradise RD over Pilgrim River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise RD over Pilgrim 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 Paradise RD over Pilgrim River carry?

About 1,903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Pilgrim River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Paradise RD over Pilgrim River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.