US Bridges

FH 16 over So Br Paint River

PoorPosted for load

Iron County, Michigan · 4.25 MI N US 2 on FH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004193

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FH 16 over So Br Paint River is a concrete slab carrying FH 16 over So Br Paint River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2014. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFH 16
CrossesSo Br Paint River
Location4.25 MI N US 2 on FH 16
RouteCounty Highway 3611
CountyIron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.22163, -88.90907
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (1994)
Projected traffic179 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FH 16 over So Br Paint River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FH 16 over So Br Paint River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FH 16 over So Br Paint River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is FH 16 over So Br Paint River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FH 16 over So Br Paint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.