US Bridges

Campbell Road over Pigeon River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 27-34 Mckinley Twp · Structure no. 000000000003622

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Campbell Road over Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Road
CrossesPigeon River
LocationSec. 27-34 Mckinley Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.85862, -83.28262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic145 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Campbell Road over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Road over 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 Campbell Road over Pigeon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Campbell Road over Pigeon River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Road over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.