FAS 927 over Paint River
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Gibbs City · Structure no. 000000000004194
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 927 over Paint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 927 over Paint River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2014. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 927 over Paint River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 927 over 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 FAS 927 over Paint River carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is FAS 927 over Paint River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 927 over Paint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.