US Bridges

River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off)

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of M-25 · Structure no. 000000000014044

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off) is a steel truss - thru carrying River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off) in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 60 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Street
CrossesPigeon River (cut Off)
Location0.2 MI W of M-25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.943, -83.27672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off) 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 River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off)?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Pigeon River (cut Off)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.