Townline RD over Hemlock River
FairIron County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West US-141 · Structure no. 000000000004201
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline RD over Hemlock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline RD over Hemlock River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2014. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townline RD over Hemlock River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townline RD over Hemlock 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 Townline RD over Hemlock River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Townline RD over Hemlock River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Townline RD over Hemlock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.