US Bridges

Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River

Good

Iron County, Michigan · 1.7 MI West Ush 141 · Structure no. 000000000004200

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2013. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCable Lake RD
CrossesW Branch Net River
Location1.7 MI West Ush 141
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.38602, -88.50412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cable Lake RD over W Branch Net River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.