Weale Road over Pigeon River
FairPosted for loadHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 10-15 Winsor Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003678
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weale Road over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weale Road over Pigeon River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weale Road over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weale 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Weale Road over Pigeon River carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Weale Road over Pigeon River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Weale Road over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.