US Bridges

Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 3-4 Grant Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003542

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 105 years old, older 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton Road
CrossesEast Br. Pigeon River
LocationSec. 3-4 Grant Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 3235
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7468, -83.17962
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2007)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Elkton Road over East Br. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton Road over East Br. Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.