Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · 1.0 MI West Ush 2 · Structure no. 000000000004199
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek is a concrete other carrying Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2000. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek 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 Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Chicagon Mine RD over Chicagon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.