US Bridges

M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River

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Huron County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Pigeon · Structure no. 000000000003454

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-142|PIGEON RD
CrossesPigeon River
Location1.0 MI W of Pigeon
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.82959, -83.28805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2011)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-142|PIGEON RD over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.