US Bridges

Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Heikkinen Schl · Structure no. 000000000014333

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River is a concrete culvert carrying Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBeacon Hil Toivola
CrossesE Br Graveraet River
Location1 MI S of Heikkinen Schl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoughton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates47.0553, -88.8122
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River built?

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

What condition is Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet 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 Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Beacon Hil Toivola over E Br Graveraet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.