Kinde Road over Pigeon River
PoorHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 31 Lake Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003526
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinde Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kinde Road over Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kinde Road over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kinde Road over Pigeon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kinde Road over Pigeon River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kinde Road over Pigeon River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Kinde Road over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.