US Bridges

Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 13-24 Grant Twp · Structure no. 000000000003592

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRescue Road
CrossesEast Br Pigeon River
LocationSec 13-24 Grant Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.71846, -83.12996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rescue 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 Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rescue Road over East Br Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.