Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 10-11 Grant Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003600
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hartsell Road over East Br. 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hartsell Road over East Br. Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.