US Bridges

Geiger Road over Pigeon River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 14-23 Winsor Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003677

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geiger Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Geiger Road over Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeiger Road
CrossesPigeon River
LocationSec. 14-23 Winsor Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.80136, -83.26186
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2009)
Projected traffic450 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 Geiger Road over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geiger 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 Geiger Road over Pigeon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Geiger Road over Pigeon River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Geiger Road over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.