US Bridges

FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River

FairPosted for load

Iron County, Michigan · 0.5 N US 2 on FH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004191

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River is a concrete slab carrying FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 373 by 2014. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFH16 FAS 300
CrossesCooks Run River
Location0.5 N US 2 on FH 16
RouteCounty Highway 3611
Coordinates46.16655, -88.88128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (1994)
Projected traffic373 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run 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 FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FH16 FAS 300 over Cooks Run River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.