Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 15-22 Grant Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003603
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rescue Road over Little Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.