US Bridges

CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River

Fair

Iron County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Gibbs City · Structure no. 000000000004188

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River in Iron 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2014. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO RD 657 FH57
CrossesSo Br Paint River
Location1.0 MI W of Gibbs City
RouteCounty Highway 3633
Coordinates46.23181, -88.71735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (1994)
Projected traffic148 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River built?

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

What condition is CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint 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 CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 657 FH57 over So Br Paint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.