M-189 over Brule River
FairIron County, Michigan · At Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 000000000004174
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,094
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-189 over Brule River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-189 over Brule River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2018. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-189 over Brule River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-189 over Brule 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 2024.
How much traffic does M-189 over Brule River carry?
About 1,094 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is M-189 over Brule River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns M-189 over Brule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.